11月4日，24直播网带来最新消息，在《Road Trippin' Show》最新一期节目中，前NBA球星肯德里克·帕金斯揭示了关于国王队内部萨博尼斯和阿卡夫之间传闻的细节。先前有消息透露，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，感慨道：“告别了，朋友们。诚然，此番并非阿卡夫需适应他人之难题，实则关乎阿卡夫所带领的球队及其独特的体系。他们已将球队全权托付于他，他已然成为球队的象征。”
Adapting to play alongside an athlete like Akafu might seem daunting, yet many had to adjust to the presence of Curry on the court in the past. Coach科尔 eventually recognized the need to allow Curry to express his unique style. Akafu had already showcased his distinctive qualities during his college years, and his transition to the NBA has not altered this. I've heard numerous comparisons drawing him parallel to a modern-day Iverson. Indeed, he's prone to taking a substantial number of shots, yet he also knows how to exact a toll on his adversaries.
长期以来，国王队在联盟中备受嘲讽。我对球队管理层，包括斯科特·佩里等人，抱有信心，自从他们接管以来，球队终于奠定了坚实的根基，而这根基正是建立在阿卡夫身上。我不断强调阿卡夫的卓越之处，这一立场也遭到了不少人的非议。尽管如此，我依然坚信我的观点，他理应成为当年选秀中最杰出的后卫。”
帕金斯坦言，尽管阿卡夫在短期内可能难以助力国王队赢得众多赛事，但他坚信这位球员的个人统计数据与表现将不会辜负期待。