POST REVIEW Sixer Sense NBA Power Rankings

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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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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