8 and 15 have started together in the frontcourt, according to NBA.com/stats. “And we only hope that Rudy is a Sacramento King for many, many years upcoming.” “We feel we’ve gotten a steal in that trade,” says Malone. Kings TV Color Analyst Jerry Reynolds has been equally impressed by the 6-foot-8 forward’s unique skill set and unparalleled athleticism, foreseeing a bright basketball future in the City of Trees. “I think, when you look at it fairly, once you get past three or four different small forwards in the League, he’s right there,” says Reynolds.
“He’s that level of talent – upper-echelon.
