DeRozan logged 15 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), an assist and a blocked shot across 15 minutes in Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Golden State.
In what could be a portent of things to come, DeRozan took the court and inflicted damage quickly, nailing every shot he attempted. While the Kings have utilized Malik Monk as a scoring specialist off the bench in the past, DeRozan's skill and experience make him a front-runner to start with the first unit and stay there. The Kings have had issues with finding the right combination to complement De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, and DeRozan could prove to be the missing piece.