Heading into the 2019 season, expectations for the Sacramento Kings weren’t particularly high. Most national media members had them ranked in the bottom three or four teams, while the fanbase simply wanted to throw their support behind a young, fun team that would likely accrue many more losses than wins. The theme of the team was centered around pace and scoring, and defense was left mostly out of the conversation to no one’s surprise. Rebuilding teams typically struggle on that end of the floor, and the Kings also failed to acquire any reputable defenders over the summer.
The Kings are winning through...defense?
