There have been multiple surprises early in the NBA season, but maybe none are more significant than the Sacramento Kings.
You can make a case for the Utah Jazz, but when you know the recent history of the Kings, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2006, their 10-7 record is more surprising. An 8-2 stretch over their last ten games has put the Western Conference on notice.
For the first time in recent memory, you can see a path for the Kings to be good. Many of the issues this organization has faced involved player development and drafting.