The player on the Kings roster who’s at least 7 feet tall hasn’t been renowned for playing big in the paint.

But with an extra 10 pounds on his frame, Spencer Hawes is looking to dispel the notion he can’t outmuscle opponents on the inside.

Hawes, who is 7-foot-1 and listed at 245 pounds, wants to become the strong inside presence for the Kings this season. It’s been a focus for Hawes since the end of last season.

“I think that’s a role I need to embrace and a void I need filled so it’s something I need to keep working on every day,” Hawes said.

Hawes spent the offseason focusing on getting stronger. He’s already demonstrated he can score from the perimeter.


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