Watching the NBA Finals and the playoffs is an annual reminder of how far the Sacramento Kings are behind the league’s best teams. The Boston Celtics’ thrilling comeback over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday was another example of this difference.
One thing that jumped off the screen was the amount of wing talent on the court for both teams, a roster flaw Sacramento has had for its entire playoff drought.
Both teams are chalked full of guys between 6 foot 5 and 6 foot 9 that can shoot, defend, and dribble.