Kings Fandom: An Existential Dilemma

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsEvery year as the dust begins to settle on the NBA season, teams are forced to wrestle with their place in the NBA hierarchy. For many teams, that becomes a fun development. Some, like this year’s Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, or Milwaukee Bucks, realize a place in the league more lofty than in years past. Others, like the Houston Rockets or Washington Wizards, stave off the type of mediocrity which would force roster-reckoning moves.

For many teams, however, the process is not so rewarding. Consider cases like this year’s Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, and, of course, the Sacramento Kings. These are examples of teams confronted with the reality that,…