NBA Fans React To Markelle Fultz's Performance In Cavs-Kings Game

Markelle Fultz played seven minutes against the Cavs.

Jan 10, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (at home) by a score of 123-119.

Markelle Fultz finished the victory with five points, one assist and one steal while shooting 2/6 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in seven minutes of playing time.

W

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 20, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Matt George: "Oh no Markelle Fultz. See you on Shaqtin'"

Oh no Markelle Fultz. See you on Shaqtin' pic.twitter.com/dFALrkAHok

— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) March 20, 2025

@goat197: "Markelle fultz is an embarrassment"

@micahnist: "Markelle fultz really still out here"

@BrixxisKING: "That missed dunk was Markelle Fultz career in a nutshell lol"

@realcavsfans: "Sacramento in 2017 with Markelle Fultz, Jonas Valanciunas, Trey Lyles and DeMar DeRozan would be quite the team."

@ZenlessManik: "Markelle really missed a dunk lmfao"

@ryaniweze: "tuned into the cavs game and seen markelle fultz on the kings?"

James Ham: "Markelle Fultz 3-ball. Kings have hit as many shots in the the first two minutes of the second as they did the entire first quarter."

Mar 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz (20) blocks the shot attempt of Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Fultz has now appeared in 12 games for the Kings.

The former Washington star is averaging 2.6 points per contest while shooting 37.8% from the field and 40.0% from the three-point range.

Markelle Fultz Says This Is the Best He's Felt In the NBA https://t.co/Iu0scgdhQY

— RealGM (@RealGM) February 15, 2025

With the win over the Cavs, the Kings improved to 35-33 in 68 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

Following the Cavs, they will play their next game on Thursday night when they host the Chicago Bulls.

Jan 31, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Fultz was the first pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

He has also played for the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.

Mar 31, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images / Brad Mills-Imagn Images