Daeqwon Plowden
#29SG · Sacramento Kings
Height
6'6"
Weight
216 lbs
Age
27
College
Bowling Green
Experience
1 yrs
C-
C-
C-
C-
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The Verdict on Daeqwon, in One Read
On the field, Daeqwon Plowden grades out as a middling SG for Sacramento Kings (C- Impact). That places him 117th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C-, fairly priced. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 28 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 41.8% | 33.9% | 85.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 23 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerC-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 23 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 41.8% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ POR | L 110-122 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-4 | -8 |
| Sat, 4/11 | vs GSW | W 124-118 | 37 | 20 |
Performance Analysis
D-
#117 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Daeqwon Plowden earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 28 games, Daeqwon is contributing 9.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his role. Daeqwon's best relative area is FG% at 41.8, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.1 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Daeqwon ranks 117th.
Current Sentiment
C-
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Daeqwon Plowden draws a C- sentiment grade as the Sacramento Kings narrative reflects his rotation role. The media framing captures a genuine disconnect: local coverage celebrates his shooting efficiency and expressed affection for the organization, generating modest goodwill that exceeds what a typical depth wing receives, yet his 2025-26 season production of 9.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG, and 1.1 APG across 23 games firmly establishes him as a bench contributor rather than a solution. Headlines oscillate between warmth ("loves Sacramento") and uncertainty ("uncertain of future"), a tension that perfectly mirrors his precarious roster position—organizational affection is real, but it hasn't translated into consistent playing time or narrative momentum that would register nationally. Sacramento's March signing of DaQuan Jeffries signals a front office searching for external answers, a move that transforms Plowden's story from "intriguing prospect" into "expendable depth player competing for his spot" with the playoffs two days away and the Kings at 22-60. The sentiment grade accurately reflects a player whose future hinges entirely on converting sporadic shooting nights into rotation-caliber impact he has not yet demonstrated; organizational warmth provides a floor, but statistical underperformance and external roster additions have capped any upside to his narrative until he proves otherwise.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Daeqwon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Daeqwon Compares at the Position
Daeqwon Plowden ranks 117th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Daeqwon between Nick Smith Jr. (D-) just ahead and Nate Williams (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Nick Smith Jr.Los Angeles LakersD-Ethan ThompsonIndiana PacersD-Bronny JamesLos Angeles LakersD-Daeqwon PlowdenD-
Graded lower
Nate WilliamsGolden State WarriorsTransaction History
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Daeqwon Plowden is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SG for the Sacramento Kings. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Daeqwon Plowden, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C-, Performance D-, Sentiment C-.
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