For Kings fans, this will always sting. Divac’s decision will be remembered in the same category as the Trail Blazers drafting Sam Bowie in front of Michael Jordan because Portland had Clyde Drexler and didn’t need a wing player. Divac missed and the franchise continues to pay the price.

The Sacramento Kings have mercifully returned to being a competent and competitive basketball franchise the last two seasons, but they are still seeking their first playoff series win since 2004. After signing DeMar DeRozan to a three-year,

NBA Draft, the Kings selected Marvin Bagley III second overall. Bagley was an impressive prospect and there was no reason to doubt the pick, but in hindsight, the next