Markelle Fultz is grateful for the chance he needed to signal with the Sacramento Kings. Fultz mentioned taking he first half of the season off to get proper bodily has him able to contribute down the stretch.
“That is the very best I’ve ever felt since being within the league,” Fultz advised The Sacramento Bee. “I by no means had the chance to take my time and get wholesome, so having the ability to do this final summer season has been nice for me. I’m tremendous excited for this chance and I’m grateful for it.”
Fultz went unsigned till simply earlier than the All-Star break, however it wasn’t due to an absence of curiosity. The veteran level guard mentioned it was his determination to attend till he was absolutely wholesome to select his spot.
“My knee was actually bothering me, which ended up compensating and messing with my shoulder just a little bit,” Fultz mentioned. “With the ability to take the summer season to actually rehab my knee and get my full physique the best way I needed to get with out having to hurry something was massive for me. I’m glad I had a possibility to try this and now I’m capable of get again on the court docket.”
Final season, Fultz averaged 7.8 factors, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and a steal per recreation for the Orlando Magic.
