Thirteen years - the longest active playoff drought in the NBA. It’s also the fourth longest drought in all professional sports, behind the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Browns and Miami Marlins. The Minnesota Timberwolves previously owned the longest NBA playoff drought title shame until their youngsters propelled them to a spot, despite falling in the first round to the Houston Rockets.
The accomplishment of earning a playoff berth is something Sacramento fans haven’t witnessed or felt since 2006, so when Minnesota put an end to their extensive dry spell, the already heavy shame fell down to California’s capital.