Nique Clifford Talks Draft Night Blessing, On-Court Evolution, & Kings’ Next Chapter
The post Nique Clifford Talks Draft Night Blessing, On-Court Evolution, & Kings’ Next Chapter appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 20: Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half of the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Kings 83-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) Getty Images The Sacramento Kings entered this year’s NBA Draft without a first-round pick. As Nique Clifford’s name remained on the board, they grew increasingly motivated to change that. The Kings traded the rights to the San Antonio Spurs’ 2027 first-round selection to the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also protected the pick numbers 1-16. That move netted them the 24th overall draft choice, positioning them to take Clifford. While the former Colorado State star had to wait toward the end of his projected draft range to hear his name called, he’s thrilled about where he wound up. “I really didn’t know what to expect,” Clifford told Forbes about being available for Sacramento to select at pick No. 24. “Honestly, I felt like I could have potentially gone earlier, but my range was anywhere from 15 to 25, from what everybody was saying. So, I didn’t really know what was going to happen. But I was a little surprised. But I was very happy that I landed there. It’s a great organization, great people, and I’m super happy to be a part of it.” NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 25: Nique Clifford (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted twenty-fourth overall by the Oklahoma City…
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 20: Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half of the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Kings 83-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) Getty Images The Sacramento Kings entered this year’s NBA Draft without a first-round pick. As Nique Clifford’s name remained on the board, they grew increasingly motivated to change that. The Kings traded the rights to the San Antonio Spurs’ 2027 first-round selection to the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also protected the pick numbers 1-16. That move netted them the 24th overall draft choice, positioning them to take Clifford. While the former Colorado State star had to wait toward the end of his projected draft range to hear his name called, he’s thrilled about where he wound up. “I really didn’t know what to expect,” Clifford told Forbes about being available for Sacramento to select at pick No. 24. “Honestly, I felt like I could have potentially gone earlier, but my range was anywhere from 15 to 25, from what everybody was saying. So, I didn’t really know what was going to happen. But I was a little surprised. But I was very happy that I landed there. It’s a great organization, great people, and I’m super happy to be a part of it.” NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 25: Nique Clifford (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted twenty-fourth overall by the Oklahoma City…
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