11月4日，24直播网报道，《Road Trippin' Show》最新一期节目中，前NBA球星肯德里克·帕金斯揭露了关于国王队萨博尼斯和阿卡夫的内部传闻。据悉，萨博尼斯渴望摆脱萨克拉门托的束缚，同时他对与阿卡夫的搭档关系感到不满。
帕金斯深情告别道：“告别了，朋友们。坦白讲，问题的关键不在于阿卡夫如何适应你，而是他的球队，他的团队结构。他们已经将球队全权托付给了他，他已成为球队的核心象征。”
Adapting to play alongside an athlete like Akafu can indeed be a challenge, a situation not unlike the one many faced when adjusting to play with Curry. Coach科尔 eventually came to realize that it was crucial to allow Curry to express himself on the court. Akafu's distinctive style was evident during his college years, and it remains unchanged as he steps into the NBA. I've heard numerous comparisons drawing him parallel to the contemporary Iverson. It's true; he is a prolific shooter, yet he is also adept at making his opponents pay a price.
长久以来，国王队在联盟中备受嘲讽。我选择对国王的管理团队，包括斯科特·佩里等人，抱以信心。自他们接管球队以来，球队已建立起坚实的根基，而这根基正是建立在阿卡夫之上。我持续强调阿卡夫的卓越表现，尽管因此受到了不少指责。我对自己的观点依然坚定不移，他无疑是当年选秀中最出色的后卫人选。”
帕金斯坦承，尽管阿卡夫在短期内可能难以助力国王队赢得众多赛事，然而他坚信该球员的个人成绩与表现将不会辜负期待。