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NBA franchise all-time power rankings: Which organization comes out on top?

By Josh Eberley

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 3: Chris Webber (L) and Peja Stojakovic of the Sacramento Kings share a smile during the game as the Kings defeat the Indiana Pacers on December 3, 2004, at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly aknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 3: Chris Webber (L) and Peja Stojakovic of the Sacramento Kings share a smile during the game as the Kings defeat the Indiana Pacers on December 3, 2004, at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly aknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

23. Sacramento Kings

70 Seasons

Record: 2523-3010, .456 W-L%

Finals Appearances: 1

Championships: 1

All-Time Starting Five

G: Oscar Robertson, 1963-64
G: Tiny Archibald, 1972-73
F: Peja Stojakovic, 2003-04
F: Chris Webber, 2000-01
C: DeMarcus Cousins, 2014-15

Average PER: 24.9

Surprised the Kings made it this far? You’re not alone. David Stern is choking on a water bottle as we speak.

The Kings have a title! Granted, it was the BAA and the year was 1951.

Since then, things have been relatively grim. Robertson didn’t win in Cincinnati, Archibald didn’t win in Kansas City, and Mitch Richmond didn’t win in Sacramento. (They all went on to win elsewhere. *Looks at Cousins in Golden State.*)

The Kings have been rebuilding for 12 years, George W. Bush was the president the last time they were in the playoffs. The Kings have storage units full of former first-round picks but their rise to relevance still feels far off.

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