Darius Acuff Jr. is already fed up with the Kings: “I’m not a loser”

Darius Acuff Jr. is only 19, he’s in his first NBA season and he’s already playing like a star. The problem? His Sacramento Kings seem to have forgotten how to win a game.

The latest loss came against the Orlando Magic, who won 107-100 at Golden 1 Center despite another big performance from the rookie.

Acuff finished with 29 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, shooting 10-for-21 from the field and 4-for-9 from three. Once again, those numbers weren’t enough to get Sacramento a win.

And this time, the young standout couldn’t hide his frustration.

“I’m not a loser”

Four straight losses, a 1-10 record and still no win in front of their own fans. The Kings’ 0-6 home record tells you plenty about where they are right now.

It’s a tough spot for someone like Acuff, who’s used to competing to win.

After the Orlando game, the rookie showed up to his press conference visibly frustrated and summed up how he felt in a few words:

I’m not a loser

Darius Acuff Jr.

Acuff will probably keep doing his part. But sooner or later, he’ll need some help from his teammates to win. Because at 19, you can play like a veteran, but you can’t expect to save the Kings all by yourself.