SACRAMENTO – Throughout training camp, the Kings have made it a point to try to keep injured first-round draft pick Devin Carter involved. It’s become commonplace to see one of head coach Mike Brown’s assistants accompanying Carter from drill to drill, even though the 22-year-old is unable to participate.
It’s important because the Kings don’t want Carter falling behind on the learning curve. They also want to make sure their prized rookie doesn’t feel any sort of isolation from the rest of the team.
“It’s extremely important because in our business, when you’re removed from the team it can be a lonely feeling,” Brown said after practice Friday. “You can feel like people have forgotten about you.”
That shouldn’t be much of a concern for Carter, the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
When healthy, Carter is penciled in to be the centerpiece of Sacramento’s defense. He’s got a decent enough offense to …