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Here is the 1997–98 Sacramento Kings roster and player statistics:

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
0 Olden Polynice C 7-0 250 November 21, 1964 Virginia
2 Mitch Richmond SG 6-5 215 June 30, 1965 Moberly Area Community College, Kansas State
3 Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf PG 6-1 162 March 9, 1969 LSU
4 Corliss Williamson SF 6-7 245 December 4, 1973 Arkansas
5 Chris Robinson SG 6-5 200 April 2, 1974 Western Kentucky
7 Bobby Hurley PG 6-0 165 June 28, 1971 Duke
9 Tariq Abdul-Wahad SG 6-6 223 November 3, 1974 Michigan, San Jose State
10 Anthony Johnson PG 6-3 190 October 2, 1974 College of Charleston
13 Michael Stewart C 6-10 230 April 25, 1975 California
24 Terry Dehere PG 6-2 190 September 12, 1971 Seton Hall
30 Billy Owens SF 6-9 225 May 1, 1969 Syracuse
32 Kevin Salvadori C 7-0 231 December 30, 1970 UNC
33 Otis Thorpe PF 6-10 248 August 5, 1962 Providence
34 Michael Smith PF 6-8 230 March 28, 1972 Providence
42 Mark Hendrickson PF 6-9 220 June 23, 1974 Washington State
51 Lawrence Funderburke PF 6-9 230 December 15, 1970 Indiana, Ohio State
54 Derek Grimm SF 6-9 230 August 3, 1974 Missouri

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Mitch Richmond SG 32 70 70 36.7 23.2 3.3 4.0 1.3 0.2 2.6 17.4 7.8 .445 4.8 1.9 .389 6.7 5.8 .864
Corliss Williamson SF 24 79 75 35.7 17.7 5.6 2.9 1.0 0.6 2.5 14.4 7.1 .495 0.1 0.0 .000 5.6 3.5 .630
Billy Owens SF 28 78 78 30.1 10.5 7.5 2.8 1.2 0.5 2.0 9.3 4.3 .464 0.9 0.3 .371 2.5 1.5 .589
Anthony Johnson PG 23 77 62 29.4 7.5 2.2 4.3 0.8 0.1 1.6 7.9 2.9 .371 1.7 0.5 .328 1.4 1.0 .727
Olden Polynice C 33 70 25 20.8 7.9 6.3 1.5 0.5 0.6 1.4 7.7 3.6 .459 0.0 0.0 .000 1.6 0.7 .452
Lawrence Funderburke PF 27 52 1 21.0 9.5 4.5 1.2 0.4 0.3 1.2 7.5 3.7 .490 0.1 0.0 .143 3.1 2.1 .679
Terry Dehere PG 26 77 18 18.3 6.4 1.4 2.5 0.7 0.1 1.2 5.9 2.3 .399 1.7 0.6 .379 1.3 1.0 .798
Tariq Abdul-Wahad SG 23 59 16 16.3 6.4 2.0 0.9 0.6 0.2 1.1 6.1 2.4 .403 0.3 0.1 .211 2.1 1.4 .672
Michael Stewart C 22 81 37 21.7 4.6 6.6 0.8 0.4 2.4 1.0 4.0 1.9 .480 0.0 0.0   1.8 0.8 .458
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf PG 28 31 0 17.1 7.3 1.2 1.9 0.5 0.0 0.6 8.8 3.3 .377 1.0 0.2 .161 0.5 0.5 1.000
Otis Thorpe PF 35 27 20 23.1 8.3 6.1 2.3 0.7 0.3 1.4 7.2 3.3 .459 0.0 0.0 .000 2.6 1.7 .657
Mark Hendrickson PF 23 48 1 15.4 3.4 3.0 0.9 0.5 0.2 0.6 3.1 1.2 .389 0.1 0.0 .000 1.2 1.0 .825
Bobby Hurley PG 26 34 3 12.3 3.8 1.1 2.4 0.4 0.0 1.2 3.4 1.4 .409 0.4 0.1 .267 1.1 0.9 .811
Chris Robinson SG 23 19 0 14.3 5.7 1.7 1.5 0.6 0.2 0.9 5.8 2.2 .378 2.2 0.9 .405 0.7 0.4 .500
Michael Smith PF 25 18 4 19.3 3.8 5.6 1.6 0.8 0.5 0.8 3.4 1.4 .426 0.0 0.0   1.7 0.9 .567
Derek Grimm SF 23 9 0 3.8 1.6 0.4 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.3 1.6 0.4 .286 1.3 0.4 .333 0.2 0.2 1.000
Kevin Salvadori C 27 16 0 5.4 0.3 1.3 0.2 0.0 0.7 0.3 0.8 0.1 .077 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.2 .500
Team Totals     82 82 240.6 93.1 41.4 22.4 7.3 5.1 15.5 81.5 36.1 .442 9.8 3.5 .351 25.6 17.6 .687

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MP PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Mitch Richmond SG 32 70 70 2569 22.7 3.2 3.9 1.2 0.2 2.5 17.1 7.6 .445 4.7 1.8 .389 6.6 5.7 .864
Corliss Williamson SF 24 79 75 2819 17.9 5.7 2.9 1.0 0.6 2.5 14.5 7.2 .495 0.1 0.0 .000 5.7 3.6 .630
Billy Owens SF 28 78 78 2348 12.5 8.9 3.4 1.4 0.6 2.3 11.2 5.2 .464 1.1 0.4 .371 3.0 1.8 .589
Terry Dehere PG 26 77 18 1410 12.5 2.7 5.0 1.3 0.1 2.5 11.5 4.6 .399 3.4 1.3 .379 2.5 2.0 .798
Olden Polynice C 33 70 25 1458 13.6 10.8 2.6 0.9 1.1 2.4 13.4 6.1 .459 0.0 0.0 .000 2.8 1.3 .452
Lawrence Funderburke PF 27 52 1 1094 16.2 7.7 2.1 0.6 0.5 2.0 12.8 6.3 .490 0.2 0.0 .143 5.3 3.6 .679
Tariq Abdul-Wahad SG 23 59 16 959 14.1 4.4 1.9 1.3 0.5 2.4 13.4 5.4 .403 0.7 0.2 .211 4.7 3.2 .672
Anthony Johnson PG 23 77 62 2266 9.1 2.7 5.2 1.0 0.1 1.9 9.7 3.6 .371 2.0 0.7 .328 1.7 1.3 .727
Michael Stewart C 22 81 37 1761 7.7 11.0 1.2 0.6 4.0 1.7 6.6 3.2 .480 0.0 0.0   2.9 1.3 .458
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf PG 28 31 0 530 15.4 2.5 3.9 1.1 0.1 1.3 18.5 7.0 .377 2.1 0.3 .161 1.1 1.1 1.000
Mark Hendrickson PF 23 48 1 737 8.0 7.0 2.0 1.3 0.4 1.5 7.3 2.8 .389 0.2 0.0 .000 2.8 2.3 .825
Bobby Hurley PG 26 34 3 417 11.1 3.1 6.9 1.1 0.0 3.6 9.9 4.1 .409 1.3 0.3 .267 3.2 2.6 .811
Otis Thorpe PF 35 27 20 623 12.9 9.6 3.5 1.0 0.4 2.1 11.2 5.1 .459 0.1 0.0 .000 4.0 2.7 .657
Chris Robinson SG 23 19 0 271 14.3 4.4 3.9 1.6 0.4 2.4 14.7 5.6 .378 5.6 2.3 .405 1.9 0.9 .500
Derek Grimm SF 23 9 0 34 14.8 4.2 0.0 3.2 1.1 3.2 14.8 4.2 .286 12.7 4.2 .333 2.1 2.1 1.000
Michael Smith PF 25 18 4 347 7.2 10.4 3.0 1.6 0.9 1.6 6.3 2.7 .426 0.0 0.0   3.1 1.8 .567
Kevin Salvadori C 27 16 0 87 2.1 8.3 1.2 0.0 4.6 2.1 5.4 0.4 .077 0.0 0.0   2.5 1.2 .500

Regular Season Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MP PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Mitch Richmond SG 32 70 70 2569 1623 229 279 88 15 181 1220 543 .445 334 130 .389 471 407 .864
Corliss Williamson SF 24 79 75 2819 1401 446 230 76 48 199 1134 561 .495 9 0 .000 443 279 .630
Billy Owens SF 28 78 78 2348 818 582 219 93 38 153 728 338 .464 70 26 .371 197 116 .589
Anthony Johnson PG 23 77 62 2266 574 171 329 64 6 120 609 226 .371 128 42 .328 110 80 .727
Olden Polynice C 33 70 25 1458 550 439 107 37 45 98 542 249 .459 1 0 .000 115 52 .452
Lawrence Funderburke PF 27 52 1 1094 493 234 63 19 15 62 390 191 .490 7 1 .143 162 110 .679
Terry Dehere PG 26 77 18 1410 489 106 196 52 4 96 451 180 .399 132 50 .379 99 79 .798
Tariq Abdul-Wahad SG 23 59 16 959 376 116 51 35 13 65 357 144 .403 19 4 .211 125 84 .672
Michael Stewart C 22 81 37 1761 375 536 61 29 195 85 323 155 .480 0 0   142 65 .458
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf PG 28 31 0 530 227 37 58 16 1 19 273 103 .377 31 5 .161 16 16 1.000
Otis Thorpe PF 35 27 20 623 224 166 61 18 7 37 194 89 .459 1 0 .000 70 46 .657
Mark Hendrickson PF 23 48 1 737 163 143 41 26 9 31 149 58 .389 5 0 .000 57 47 .825
Bobby Hurley PG 26 34 3 417 128 36 80 13 0 42 115 47 .409 15 4 .267 37 30 .811
Chris Robinson SG 23 19 0 271 108 33 29 12 3 18 111 42 .378 42 17 .405 14 7 .500
Michael Smith PF 25 18 4 347 69 100 29 15 9 15 61 26 .426 0 0   30 17 .567
Derek Grimm SF 23 9 0 34 14 4 0 3 1 3 14 4 .286 12 4 .333 2 2 1.000
Kevin Salvadori C 27 16 0 87 5 20 3 0 11 5 13 1 .077 0 0   6 3 .500
Team Totals     82 82 19730 7637 3398 1836 596 420 1229 6684 2957 .442 806 283 .351 2096 1440 .687

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Mitch Richmond Starter/Star (1.1) 36.7 High (1.2) 23.2 3.3 4.0 1.5 84.48 Primary scoring engine on a roster short on shot creation, Richmond carried the offense with three-level scoring and dependable late-clock shot-making. His 23.2 points per game came despite defenses loading up on him nightly, while he remained one of the league’s most efficient high-volume guards. All-Star (1998), All-NBA Third Team (1998), 15th in MVP Voting (1998)
Corliss Williamson Starter/Star (1.1) 35.7 High (1.2) 17.7 5.6 2.9 1.6 73.39 Power-based forward who attacked mismatches from the mid-post and around the rim. Williamson emerged as Sacramento’s secondary scorer, using strength rather than athleticism to generate efficient offense throughout the season. —
Billy Owens Starter/Star (1.1) 30.1 Medium (1.1) 10.5 7.5 2.8 1.7 54.45 Versatile point-forward whose value extended beyond the box score. Owens rebounded, defended multiple positions and helped connect the offense, giving Sacramento a steady all-around presence on the wing. —
Anthony Johnson Starter/Star (1.1) 29.4 Medium (1.1) 7.5 2.2 4.3 0.9 35.38 Defensive-minded lead guard who focused on organizing possessions and setting the table for teammates. His 4.3 assists per game reflected a pass-first approach that helped stabilize the backcourt. —
Otis Thorpe Key Contributor (1.05) 23.1 Medium (1.1) 8.3 6.1 2.3 1.0 40.19 Veteran interior presence who brought physicality and experience to a young roster. Even late in his career, Thorpe remained effective on the glass and provided reliable frontcourt minutes. NBA Champion (1994)
Lawrence Funderburke Key Contributor (1.05) 21.0 Medium (1.1) 9.5 4.5 1.2 0.7 36.50 Bench scorer who consistently supplied offense in reserve units. Funderburke’s efficient finishing and willingness to attack inside helped Sacramento maintain production when starters rested. —
Michael Stewart Key Contributor (1.05) 21.7 Low (1.0) 4.6 6.6 0.8 2.8 31.08 Rim-running center whose biggest impact came on defense. Stewart’s 2.4 blocks per game gave Sacramento a legitimate shot-blocking presence, often covering for breakdowns around the perimeter. —
Olden Polynice Key Contributor (1.05) 20.8 Low (1.0) 7.9 6.3 1.5 1.1 35.28 Physical reserve big who handled dirty-work assignments, battled on the boards and added toughness to the rotation. His rebounding remained valuable despite a reduced offensive role. —
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Bench (1.0) 17.1 Medium (1.1) 7.3 1.2 1.9 0.5 24.42 Instant-offense guard whose quick release and pull-up shooting could change the pace of a game. Although no longer a featured scorer, flashes of his shot-making ability still appeared off the bench. —
Terry Dehere Bench (1.0) 18.3 Low (1.0) 6.4 1.4 2.5 0.8 22.20 Change-of-pace reserve guard who spaced the floor and provided secondary ball handling. His role was largely about keeping the offense organized with the second unit. —
Tariq Abdul-Wahad Bench (1.0) 16.3 Low (1.0) 6.4 2.0 0.9 0.8 20.20 Athletic wing whose defensive tools stood out immediately. Abdul-Wahad brought energy, slashing and perimeter defense, showing signs of a larger future role. NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1998)
Michael Smith Bench (1.0) 19.3 Low (1.0) 3.8 5.6 1.6 1.3 24.60 Rebounding specialist who maximized limited touches through hustle plays and second-chance opportunities. His work around the basket often outweighed his scoring output. —
Chris Robinson Bench (1.0) 14.3 Low (1.0) 5.7 1.7 1.5 0.8 19.40 Floor-spacing reserve whose outside shooting gave Sacramento another perimeter option. In limited minutes, he showed a willingness to fire confidently from beyond the arc. —
Bobby Hurley Bench (1.0) 12.3 Low (1.0) 3.8 1.1 2.4 0.4 15.40 Pass-first backup point guard who focused on ball movement and tempo control. His role centered more on distribution than personal scoring. —
Mark Hendrickson Bench (1.0) 15.4 Low (1.0) 3.4 3.0 0.9 0.7 16.00 Developmental stretch forward whose size and shooting potential were more intriguing than his production. He filled situational frontcourt minutes throughout the season. —
Derek Grimm Bench (1.0) 3.8 Low (1.0) 1.6 0.4 0.0 0.4 4.80 End-of-bench wing who appeared sparingly but flashed some perimeter shooting ability in a very limited sample. —
Kevin Salvadori Bench (1.0) 5.4 Low (1.0) 0.3 1.3 0.2 0.7 5.00 Deep reserve center used primarily for frontcourt depth, with most of his contributions coming through size and interior defense. —
TEAM TOTALS — 240.6 — 93.1 41.4 22.4 12.4 542.77 Sacramento relied heavily on Richmond’s scoring while gradually building a deeper, more versatile roster. The emergence of Williamson, the all-around play of Owens and improved frontcourt depth laid groundwork for the franchise’s upcoming turnaround. —