Kentucky Basketball: How Five Former Cats Are Doing as NBA gets underway
By Dylan Young
De’Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander make the bonus list
De’Aaron Fox – Kings G: Fox is averaging 18.7 points, 6.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds a game so far this season for the Sacramento Kings (1-2). His best game so far was in a win against the Portland Trailblazers, scoring 27 points and dishing eight assists.
Bam Adebayo – Heat C: Adebayo is averaging 17.7 points and leading the team with 14 rebounds a game so far this season for the Miami Heat (2-1). His best game so far was in a win against the Bucks as he dropped 20 points and grabbed 13 boards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Thunder G: Gilgeous Alexander is averaging 20 points, 4.7 assists, and four rebounds a game so far this season for the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-3). His best game so far was in a loss to the Philadelphia Sixers as he posted 29 points, six rebounds, and eight assists.