Kickert follows Bogut to NBL's Kings

Daniel Kickert has joined the Sydney Kings just days after the club completed the momentous NBL signing of Andrew Bogut.

Daniel Kickert

Daniel Kickert is the latest veteran to join the Sydney Kings ranks in the NBL (AAP)

Sydney Kings haven't slowed in their recruitment drive in the wake of Andrew Bogut's signing, adding Brisbane captain Daniel Kickert on a two-year NBL deal.

Kickert joins on the back of two historic seasons with the Bullets, bolstering a squad already being tagged as the best in NBL history.

Australian NBA championship winner and former No.1 draft pick Bogut was confirmed as a Kings player on Tuesday, joining former league MVPs Jerome Randle and Kevin Lisch.

Boomers stalwart Kickert brings incredible experience and offensive qualities to complement fellow veteran Brad Newley and young sharpshooter Todd Blanchfield.

Seventh of eight teams last season, the Andrew Gaze-coached Kings have firmed as favourites since the news of Bogut's arrival.

"I'm unbelievably excited to be involved in what the Sydney Kings are doing on and off the floor," Kickert said.

"I can't wait to get started with this group and with this franchise on the move."

Kickert became the first person in NBL history to shoot more than 50 per cent from the field, 40 per cent from three-point range and 90 per cent from the free throw line in 2016/17 and then did it again last season as the Bullets collected the wooden spoon.

The move follows Melbourne United's confirmation captain Chris Goulding will remain for a further two years and Jarrod Kenny's two-year deal with Cairns.

New Zealand point guard Kenny has won two championships with Perth Wildcats and at 32 provides quality back-court experience to a squad looking to fill the void left by Brisbane-bound guard Cameron Gliddon.


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