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Devin Carter · With tenacious play and floor general gifts already embedded into his DNA, it was only a matter of time before Devin Carter spun those traits, quite literally, into something special for the Sacramento Kings. Heeding the advice of his head coach to “go have fun,” and not overthink the minutiae of his NBA debut, the 6-foot-2 talent ventures into the land of the giants for a grab-and-go rebound. Roadrunner-like in a down-the-floor sprint that nearly threatens his own balance, Carter — stabilizing himself enough to evade Scotty Pippen Jr.’s steal attempt — works a simultaneous spin-and-pass, locating his smooth-shooting teammate for a catch-and-shoot triple. Full circle moments arrived in more than just Carter’s 360-degree leap, given that Carter’s father, a tough, defensive-minded 13-year NBA veteran-turned-coach, sat along the Memphis Grizzlies’ sidelines, undoubtedly proud. Undefeated over his first five appearances, the No. 13 pick didn’t score, but offered a five-rebound, two-assist contribution, steering victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 3, 2025. · State of Mint · State of Mint