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

Markelle Fultz played 18 minutes against the Charlotte Hornets.

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 Monday evening, the Sacramento Kings hosted LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in California.

The Kings won by a score of 130-88.

Markelle Fultz finished the win with five points, four rebounds, one assist and three steals while shooting 2/7 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in 18 minutes of playing time.

With no Keon Ellis in the second half, new signing Markelle Fultz stepped into a larger role.

"I like what I see from Markelle," HC Doug Christie said postgame.

"Just a long athletic defender that can definitley, definitley help out. Between him and Jake LaRavia in those… pic.twitter.com/J9yLRL1YZx

— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) February 25, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@JackDannKF: "did Markelle Fultz just hit a three???"

did Markelle Fultz just hit a three???

— Jack (@JackDannKF) February 25, 2025

@acenspades777: "Magic fan here. Doug Christie really needs to up Markelle Fultz's minutes and usage rate so Kings fans can see how cold he is."

Magic fan here. Doug Christie really needs to up Markelle Fultz's minutes and usage rate so Kings fans can see how cold he is.

— acen spades (@acenspades777) February 25, 2025

@LilSutra: "Markelle Fultz I love you. Pls re-sign."

Markelle Fultz I love you. Pls re-sign.

— lilSutra (@LilSutra) February 25, 2025

@itsabestill: "Markelle Fultz’ screen navigation is still so elite"

Markelle Fultz’ screen navigation is still so elite

— 🐟 (@itsabestill) February 25, 2025

@Diego31Santiago: "Bros jumpshot looks different every year. Looking a lot cleaner now tho"

Bros jumpshot looks different every year. Looking a lot cleaner now tho

— Diego 🇵🇷 (@Diego31Santiago) February 25, 2025

@ETrainNBA: "The Sacramento Kings really have Markelle Fultz and Zach LaVine, life is good. 42 for Zach and we even witnessed a Markelle triple."

The Sacramento Kings really have Markelle Fultz and Zach LaVine, life is good. 42 for Zach and we even witnessed a Markelle triple.

— E Train Talks Sports (@ETrainNBA) February 25, 2025

@SacCaliBear: "Monte McNair has done a phenomenal job at acquiring talent that we normally wouldn’t be able to. The Markelle Fultz addition is just *chef’s kiss* to a fantastic GM career. Are we playing as well as we should? No, but if we figure it out we can be one of the deepest teams"

Monte McNair has done a phenomenal job at acquiring talent that we normally wouldn’t be able to. The Markelle Fultz addition is just *chef’s kiss* to a fantastic GM career. Are we playing as well as we should? No, but if we figure it out we can be one of the deepest teams

— That dude (@SacCaliBear) February 25, 2025

Sean Cunningham: "Markelle Fultz will be first off the Kings bench in the second half."

Markelle Fultz will be first off the Kings bench in the second half.

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) February 25, 2025

The Kings are 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 29-28 record in 57 games.

They will play the Utah Jazz on Wednesday evening in Salt Lake City.