The Detroit Pistons had a historic turnaround last season and ended one of the longest playoff droughts in franchise history. Two seasons prior, the Sacramento Kings did the same thing and made the playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons. But the Pistons need to make sure they don’t follow in the Kings’ footsteps at all beyond this.
The Detroit Pistons can't get stuck in mediocrity
In the two seasons since then, the Kings have lost in the play-in tournament both seasons and become one of the mediocre teams in the NBA.