Draymond Green advises Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. during preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. received guidance from Draymond Green during a preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors on October 11, 2026. Green provided advice about scoring techniques and navigating defenses as Acuff focused intently. Selected seventh overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Acuff's performance included 25 points and eight assists despite the Kings losing 111-106. Sacramento's struggles from the previous season have set high expectations for Acuff, and Green believes Ben Simmons' addition will aid his development. The Kings forced 21 turnovers and recorded 15 steals in the game.
- •Acuff scored 25 points against the Warriors in his preseason debut.
- •Green's advice focused on scoring and avoiding defenders.
- •Kings lost 111-106 despite forcing 21 turnovers.
- •Acuff selected seventh overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Green believes Simmons will help ease Acuff's transition.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. listens intently as Draymond Green yaps ear off with advice
"Darius Acuff Jr. got an early lesson from one of the NBA’s most experienced voices when Sacramento faced Golden State in a preseason matchup. Warriors veteran Draymond Green took the opportunity to share advice with the Kings rookie, who appeared focused on what the four-time NBA champion had to say. Green seemed to be giving advice on how the […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. listens intently as Draymond Green yaps ear off with advice appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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