“Aggression” was the buzzword for Jimmer Fredette during the offseason.

The Kings wanted to see the guard rebound from a rookie season in which he looked timid offensively.

But aggression wasn’t to be limited to offense, and Fredette has responded, showing more fight on defense at the start of training camp, surprising coaches and teammates.

“I want to be able to stay on the floor as much as I can,” Fredette said. “And to be able to do that for coach (Keith) Smart, you’ve got to play defense and be in the right spot at the right time. I think I can do that.”

via Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee.