Former LSU guard Garrett Temple is climbing the ladder in the NBA. The Sacramento Kings signed Temple on Wednesday to a 10-day contract. Temple’s former employer, the Houston Rockets, decided not to re-sign Temple after the Baton Rouge native played out two 10-day contracts — teams cannot sign the same player to more than two 10-day contracts in the same season. His last contract ended Monday. The rookie played in nine games for the Rockets, averaging 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 13.1 minutes per contest. He was called to the Rockets from NBA D-League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, on Feb. 8. He averaged 14.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30 games during his stay in the D-League for the Vipers. The University High School product was a key contributor for LSU during his four years playing in the PMAC. Temple’s accolades include being named to the 2009 All-Southeastern Conference Second Team, the 2009 All-SEC Defensive Team and Sports Illustrated’s 2009 All-Glue team. He also saw action in two NCAA tournament appearances, including LSU’s Final Four run in 2006. LSU also won two SEC regular season titles while Temple attended the University, the latter coming just last season with former Tiger and current New Orleans Hornet Marcus Thornton. He now joins former Tiger teammates Thornton, Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis, Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas, Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass and Golden State Warriors forward Anthony Randolph on NBA rosters. Temple also held the LSU record for minutes played at 4,432 until current Tiger senior Tasmin Mitchell passed him this season. After LSU’s game against Auburn on Saturday, Mitchell has played 4,552 minutes in his career. Temple is the son of Tiger legend Collis Temple Jr. and the younger brother of former Tiger Collis Temple III. —–Contact Chris Branch at [email protected]