Perhaps by coincidence, the 2015 playoffs are littered with former Sacramento players on all sides. Here is a cumulative list of former Kings in the dance.
Key players:
Tyreke Evans, PG/SF, New Orleans Pelicans
Isaiah Thomas, PG, Boston Celtics
How ironic, that with a team built around the two above players and DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings couldn't reach the 30 win mark. And yet, once they're both traded away for spare parts such as Greivis Vasquez and trade exceptions, they're both featured players on playoff squads. Evans enjoyed a career year running the point and dishing the ball with Jrue Holiday out for long stretches, and proved that he is, in fact, a PG. Thomas was acquired by the Celts in a midseason trade, and since coming to Beantown has led his team in scoring, become a fan favorite, and is perhaps the leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year.
Roleplaying starters:
Matt Barnes, SF, LA Clippers
Patrick Patterson, PF, Toronto Raptors
While these two both had lackluster tenures in Sac, they've managed to carve out their respective niches in the NBA along brighter stars such as Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry.
Key players:
Tyreke Evans, PG/SF, New Orleans Pelicans
Isaiah Thomas, PG, Boston Celtics
How ironic, that with a team built around the two above players and DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings couldn't reach the 30 win mark. And yet, once they're both traded away for spare parts such as Greivis Vasquez and trade exceptions, they're both featured players on playoff squads. Evans enjoyed a career year running the point and dishing the ball with Jrue Holiday out for long stretches, and proved that he is, in fact, a PG. Thomas was acquired by the Celts in a midseason trade, and since coming to Beantown has led his team in scoring, become a fan favorite, and is perhaps the leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year.
Roleplaying starters:
Matt Barnes, SF, LA Clippers
Patrick Patterson, PF, Toronto Raptors
While these two both had lackluster tenures in Sac, they've managed to carve out their respective niches in the NBA along brighter stars such as Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry.
