Former NBA player and current analyst Charles Barkley has guaranteed that the Sacramento Kings will win a playoff series against either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Golden State Warriors. The Kings have secured no less than the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and a homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs, with the possibility of clinching the No. 2 seed with a win on Friday. Barkley's prediction has not been taken lightly by several NBA stars, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, who may use it as a motivation to take down the Kings. Barkley's prediction comes as the Kings are set to appear in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. The Kings have had a historic season offensively, and their speed and athleticism may prove challenging to other teams. While the playoffs are unpredictable and anything can happen, Barkley's predictions and infamous guarantees have always stirred excitement in NBA fans.