The Sacramento Kings begin their preseason against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, but for many it is much more than just a regular preseason duel.

The Kings signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan in early July, meaning fans will have to wait three months before seeing him in a Sacramento jersey. Well, the wait is finally over and fans couldn't be more excited.

FOX40's Sean Cunningham asked rising star Keon Ellis what kind of ovation DeRozan will get from the home crowd in his Sacramento debut:

I think it's going to be crazy. It was crazy at the Summer League game, so I expect the same thing here tonight… I think DeMar might get the bigger ovation (than Malik Monk).

– Keon Ellis, Sacramento Kings

Ellis predicts the crowd will erupt to introduce DeRozan to town and that he will receive a more stellar reception than Malik Monk, who re-signed with the Kings this offseason when many expected him to leave in free agency .

The same question was asked of young guard Colby Jones, citing Sacramento's passionate fan base:

I have a feeling there will be a lot of excitement and a lot of love. Just the fan base, it's one of the best fan bases in the NBA. So when I have a player of his caliber and what he can bring to the table, I feel like people are going to be really excited.

– Colby Jones, Sacramento Kings

While the addition of DeRozan doesn't necessarily mark the start of a new era in Sacramento, his presence should certainly propel the Kings to the next level of NBA title contention.

The Kings and Warriors kick off on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. PT.

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