Sacramento Kings
PREDICTED FINISH: 27th 27-55
ACTUAL FINISH : 23rd 32-50
What I got right: I didn’t get the finish right, but nailed virtually all else. I discussed the curious center focused draft, and pointed out the likelihood of the team moving on from both DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay. Both happened. I even endorsed the path of rebuilding the Sacramento Kings. That is exactly what these Kings are doing.
What I got wrong: I missed the mark on team defense. The Kings actually ended the season a very respectable 19th place at team defense. And that better than expected defense bolstered the team to 24th in the league.
ORIGINAL PREDICTION
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