by Charlie O. Mallonee

Forward Luc Mbah a Moute has signed a free agent contract and will once again be a member of the Sacramento Kings. Mbah a Moute was with the Kings in 2013-14 and was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the trade that brought Derrick Williams to Sacramento.

The 6-foot-8 Mbah a Moute averaged a career high 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 67 appearances for the 76ers in 2014-15. He shot .395 from the field, .307 from 3-point range and .589 from the free throw line.

Mbah a Moute is really known for his defense. Bill Herenda of KFBK Radio reported on Twitter that some within the Kings organization see Mbah a Moute as one of the top five defenders in the NBA. For a team that has lacked a defensive identity, the addition of Mbah a Moute and Willie Cauley-Stein goes a long way in helping establish a new attitude about defense for the team.

Mbah a Moute has been in “the association” since being selection in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He has played for the Bucks, Kings, Timberwolves and Sixers in his seven year in the league.