The Sacramento Kings are enduring a difficult offseason as they watch former players flourish in the NBA playoffs. De'Aaron Fox is battling the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, while former head coach Mike Brown has led the New York Knicks to the NBA finals after a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This postseason has been particularly tough for Kings fans, who are reminded of their team's struggles since breaking a 16-year playoff drought. Instead of capitalizing on their playoff success, the Kings have faced three consecutive seasons of lottery-bound outcomes. The front office's reluctance to trade for star wings like OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam has left the team in a state of limbo. Instead, they brought in players like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, who did not address the team's pressing needs. As the Kings reflect on these missed opportunities, there is a growing sentiment that they must be willing to make bold moves in the future to avoid another long wait for playoff success.