What does a basketball team need to win in the modern NBA? Obviously, they require players who can actually shoot and defend. A team isn't going to reach the Finals by putting up nothing but bricks.
But another important aspect of a winning team is the management running things behind the scenes. The team's owner is a massive part of that, depending on how hands-on they are. And the sad truth is that the Sacramento Kings have one of the most despised and ridiculed owners in the league.
Vivek Ranadive is the Sacramento's biggest roadblock to success
If you're looking for proof of how Ranadive has become a punch line to the rest of the league, look no further than this recent conversation between Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons, which starts at 20:21.