Darius Acuff Jr. The Kings’ Old-Soul Point Guard | NBA News

Darius Acuff Jr., the Kings’ 19-year-old point guard, is rewriting the blueprint for modern NBA stars with his old-school hustle, zero social media, and a deep love for Jordan and Iverson. Drafted seventh, he’s already a national champion point guard with SEC Player of the Year honors and a Rookie of the Year nod. He thrives in Sacramento’s quiet vibe, skipping Vegas nightlife to focus on basketball, even missing a Martin Lawrence meet-up. Acuff’s self-critical mindset, shaped by his father, shines in his Summer League stats—17.3 PPG, 5.3 APG—and his hunger to improve. With a Reebok deal and his signature shoe on the way, he’s not just joining the Kings—he’s building his legacy right alongside them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85811f3743bb97e6