NBA: Ranking Every Team’s Starting Backcourt Heading Into 2016-17

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Mar 27, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) passes against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 133-111. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY.
Mar 27, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) passes against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 133-111. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY.

29. Sacramento Kings 

Starting Backcourt: Darren Collison and Arron Afflalo

Just two seasons ago, Darren Collison averaged 16.1 points and 5.6 assists a game in a Kings uniform. A mere three seasons ago, Arron Afflalo put up 18.2 points a night as a member of the Orlando Magic.

Now, together in California’s capital, they will be far behind DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay (if he’s still on the team) in the line for field goal attempts. This doesn’t mean they won’t be able to contribute – Collison will likely rack up many assists and Afflalo take some attention off Cousins – but it just won’t be at the volume they’re capable of.

However, it is yet to be seen how the two will mesh and if they still have the capability of being a good starter for an NBA team, and that’s why they are ranked 29th.

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