Whenever someone is the new guy at a job, they’re going to have to do something to stand out at the new gig or they’ll find themselves fading into the background. That goes double if you’re any sort of athlete, as you have to bring it early or find yourself forgotten about in a swift manner.
For Sacramento Kings rookies, the best way to leave an indelible mark on the fans before the season starts is through an impromptu dance contest. So on the Kings rookies went to show their rhythmic gifts to the Golden 1 Center faithful, and what a show it was.
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First things first, one needs to note how Harry Giles kicks off the dance party by dancing like he doesn’t have a checkered health history. It’s understandable how someone might want to keep all the torque away from their lower body, especially if the plan is to not play until January, but Harry, you got the doctor’s note to get out of this. You can use it next time.
De’Aaron Fox paid homage to Soulja Boi, which while admirable left a tiny bit to be desired on the back end. If you’re going to bring back 2007, snap music isn’t the worst way to go.
The final two dances were easily the best, as second-round pick Frank Mason did a backflip and walked off looking cool, which he was. Then to close the show, Justin Jackson did a very brief tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This means the Kings’ Jackson won, because he did M.J. in a conservative fashion, M.J. always wins.
Kings fans have to hope that their rookies’ skills on the court can outweigh their dancing skills, as the youth movement is in full bloom out in the capital city of California. The Kings have a bunch of veterans like Zach Randolph and Vince Carter to show these young kids the ropes so that by the time the season is over, the youth in Sacramento will be served.
