Can Sacramento Kings Win First NBA Championship in 70+ Years?

It has been over 70 years since the Sacramento Kings (then known as the Rochester Royals) won the NBA Championship in 1951. However, according to guard Chimezie Metu, the Kings are not just aiming for a postseason appearance but are targeting the championship crown. Despite being in the playoffs for the first time since 2006, the Kings are approaching the NBA playoffs with a winning mindset, as they take on the Golden State Warriors next. Head coach Mike Brown's relentless style is also fueling the team's championship aspirations. In Brown's words, "let's be like everyone else and win a championship." The third-seeded Kings have several strong players, including a potential two-time Coach of the Year award winner in Brown, Clutch Player of the Year frontrunner De'Aaron Fox, All-Star Domantas Sabonis, and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Malik Monk. Can the Kings finally end their long-awaited NBA Championship drought?

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