Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud were part of the group that gave Kings fans something to smile and cheer for with their unique postgame celebrations. For 15 games last season, they were part of the group known as The Beam Boys, who assembled at the center of the Golden 1 Center court after each home win, sunglasses on and energy up. Cardwell and Raynaud believe that they have a responsibility to grow into leaders and impact winning. They want to lead the charge of the cultural makeover in Sacramento. Cardwell and Raynaud were rookies last season and were part of a young group of players. They believe that it is their responsibility to set the tone and culture for the team. Raynaud had a strong rookie campaign, playing 74 games and starting 56 for Sacramento. He averaged 12.5 points on 57.1-percent shooting, with 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 26.5 minutes. The Kings' brass has been messaging to Raynaud and Cardwell to be more vocal and take on leadership roles. They have taken that to heart and have started to implement their increased leadership roles. It started with NBA summer league, where they focused on team chemistry and accountability. Cardwell and Raynaud are looking to fill the void left by DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, who were the vocal veterans last season. They are taking on the challenge and are looking to make an impact on the court. The Kings welcomed Cardwell and Raynaud with open arms, and they feel that it is their responsibility to give back to the organization and the city. They are looking to set the tone and culture for the team and lead the charge of the cultural makeover in Sacramento. Cardwell and Raynaud are entering their second year in the league, and they are looking to make a bigger impact. They are taking on leadership roles and are looking to lead the team to more wins. With their unique postgame celebrations and their focus on team chemistry and accountability, they are looking to make a difference in Sacramento.
Player Focus · 2 min read
Dylan Cardwell Leads Sacramento Kings
·2026-08-21·2 min read


