Dec 19, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Markelle Fultz Makes Honest Statement After Signing With Sacramento Kings

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 15, 2025 4:17 PM ET

Markelle Fultz is coming off a year where he appeared in 43 games for the Orlando Magic.

He finished the season with averages of 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field.

After going unsigned over the offseason, Fultz landed with the Sacramento Kings (earlier this week).

Via Kings.com on Wednesday: "The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."

Can’t wait https://t.co/uTT1tXp2xg
— Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) February 15, 2025

Following the signing, Fultz spoke to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (h/t HoopsHype).

Fultz (via Anderson's article on The Sacramento Bee): "This is the best I’ve ever felt since being in the league...I never had the opportunity to take my time and get healthy, so being able to do that last summer has been great for me. I’m super excited for this opportunity and I’m thankful for it."

New Sacramento Kings PG Markelle Fultz says his health and his shooting are better than they’ve ever been since he came to the NBA as the No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft ⬇️https://t.co/R0UabNkKki
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) February 15, 2025