For Jones, the former Washington State and Idaho big man on an NBA two-way contract, the combination of logging serious minutes with the G League’s Stockton Kings while gaining valuable practice time with the Sacramento Kings has helped accelerate the usual adjustment that comes with making the jump from the collegiate ranks.

Zach LaVine's journey to the Sacramento Kings has been a long and eventful one. For years, LaVine's name was a constant in trade rumors, as teams across the league recognized his scoring ability. As a key player for the Chicago Bulls, LaVine had established himself as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA .

Keegan Murray scored 26 points to lead seven Sacramento players in double figures as the Kings blasted the Utah Jazz 118-101 on Wednesday in the NBA. Zach LaVine added 22 points and eight rebounds, DeMar DeRozan had 19 points and eight assists and Jonas Valanciunas contributed 15 points and seven boards off the bench in the rout.

The Kings have made the playoffs 30 times. Let’s highlight their top 5 all-time leaders in playoff games played.

Kessler is the third player to go 10-for-10 from the floor in an NBA game this season, joining the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen and the Chicago Bulls’ Mata Buzelis. Allen was 10-for-10 in a 135-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Oct. 26, and Buzelis went 10-for-10 in a 133-124 victory over the Miami Heat on Feb. 4.

LaVine has become the first player in NBA history to record 42+ points and 1+ steal with 8+ three-pointers made, 84%+ shooting from the field, and 88%+ from beyond the arc in a single game, per Stathead.

Watching your favorite professional sports teams compete on TV is one thing, but cheering them on in the raucous arena brings on another level of fandom.