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Marcus Thornton Shooting Guard, 2011-14 As weu2019ve come to see throughout NBA history, different players bring a variety of unique abilities to the basketball court. Some can lock down even the greatest of scorers. Others can simply shoot the lights out no matter the cir stances. Marcus Thornton was what is called a professional scorer. At the heart of his offensive skill set was his jumper. Thornton could get his shot up over just about anybody, and it was the threat of that prowess which allowed him to attack the basket off pick and rolls. Or, if the defense inexplicably backed off, he could pull up from any spot on the court ranging from the free-throw line to all the way out beyond the arc. There are some players in the league who can get inexplicably hot, and in such a situation, there really isnu2019t anything the opposing team can do. Thornton is one of those guys, and there were times when heu2019d seemingly increase the difficulty of a given shot only to sink it with as much ease as an uncontested layup. He spent around three combined seasons in Sacramento and even averaged a career-high 18.7 points per game during the lockout-shortened 2011-2012 season. Thorntonu2019s skills didnu2019t exactly contribute much to a winning cause, but most of that had more to do with the Kings lack of structure and talent. Thornton was never really an across the board contributor, but there was no denying the special gift he had at putting the ball in the basket. He wasnu2019t among the best in the business, but watching him heat up u2014 like a blazing fire in the night u2014 was always a sight to behold. Next: No. 29 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/3/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: Doug Pensinger/Allsport 29 Jason Williams Point Guard, 1998-01 Jason Williams played just three seasons with the Kings from 1998 to 2001 and averaged 10.5 points on 38.4 percent shooting from the field to go along with 7.0 ists per game. His stats donu2019t match up to others on this list. But at the same time, one doesnu2019t think about the Sacramento Kings without mentioning White Chocolate. Standing just 6-foot-1, Williams had to work extremely hard to make it to the NBA, and as a result of all those hours in the gym, he walked away with some of the best handles in basketball history. The thing that made Williams such a memorable talent, though, wasnu2019t just his skills handling the ball. It was the jaw-dropping creativity he infused with it along with the rest of his game, creating some truly ridi us highlights in the process. Williams would attempt things in an NBA game most wouldnu2019t even go for at their local YMCA. There was a high-angle bounce p from beyond half court, a no-looker from a seat on the floor, and of course, the all-worldly elbow p he pulled off in the Rookie-Sophmore game back in 2000. It might not be an exaggeration to suggest Jason Williams has the greatest highlight-reel in NBA history. The mix of deadly crossovers, behind the back dribbles and no-look dimes, all coming from a guy nobody would think could make some of the leagueu2019s top players look so foolish. Williams was must-see tv back in the day, and the story of this organization canu2019t be told without the absurd magic he brought to the table, and for that, heu2019ll always have a spot in Sacramento history. Next: No. 28 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/4/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/MCT via Getty Images) 28 Isaiah Thomas Point Guard, 2011-14 The Isaiah Thomas story has been fairly well do ented, and for good reason. Itu2019s one of the best in sports and serves as an important reminder for all young athletes that with a strong ethic, anything is possible. In the NBA, most second-round picks never make it very far in their career. Theyu2019re given little opportunity to make an impact, and the margin for error is significantly less than that of,u00a0say, first round picks or lottery selections. Not only was IT taken in the second round, but he was also selected with the 60th and final pick of the 2011 Draft, unlikely to do much of anything with his shot. Oh, and letu2019s not also forget the dude stands at just 5-foot-9. Thomas would earn a spot on the Kings roster and immediately began to impact the game on the court, averaging 11.5 points and 4.1 ists per game in just 25.5 minutes as a rookie. In his third season, Isaiah would go on put up 20.3 points and 6.3 ists per game, an incredible and improbable feat for a guy who was given so little a chance to succeed, and yet there he was, not only making it in the league but thriving in it as well. For whatever reason, the Kings never seemed to believe Thomas was their point guard of the future, despite the constant improvement he showed from year to year, which is why they let him walk elsewhere in the summer of 2014. This should not, however, take away from the sheer awesomeness of ITu2019s journey. The amount of work heu2019s had to put in to get to this point is something most of us will never even attempt, but he kept focusing on his goal and never seemed complacent, and for that, he will always be respected by the NBA community. Next: No. 27 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/5/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 27 Antoine Carr Power Forward, 1990-91 A lot of what determines a playeru2019s success in the NBA is the cir stances surrounding them. Some have landed in the perfect spot that helps maximize their strengths while hiding their weaknesses. Others are never really put in the best spots to succeed, ultimately setting them up for failure. Antoine Carr was a member of the Atlanta Hawks for five and a half seasons before being traded west to Sacramento mid-way through the 1990 campaign. During his time in the ATL, the former eighth overall pick never averaged over 20 minutes nor 10 points per game. Once he became a King, though, that all changed. Carr was a very fundamentally sound player around the basket. He packed a lot of muscle onto his body, which helped him finish through the bruising contact of the 90s. The former Wichita State Shocker could finish around the rim off post-ups and could also step outside for a mid-range jumper every once in a while. Upon arriving in Sacramento, Carr would immediately begin to make an impact on the offensive end, averaging 18.6 points in only 28.0 minutes per game. As an encore, heu2019d go to increase his scoring average to a career-best 20.1 a night on an efficient 51.1 percent shooting the following season. Itu2019s a shame the reason some players never wind up with a long and fruitful career is that they never found the right fit with any one organization. Carr would bounce around a few teams after his short stint with the Kings, and while heu2019d be a solid guy off the bench, he was never given more of an opportunity to show what he could do. Had other teams given him the minutes the Kings did, thereu2019s no telling how his career wouldu2019ve panned out. Next: No. 26 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/6/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by: Tim Defrisco/Getty Images) 26 Kenny Smith Point Guard, 1987-90 Many simply know him as the guy behind the desk next to Charles Barley and Shaquille Ou2019Neal on NBA TNT Thursdayu2019s, but the truth is that Kenny Smith did, in fact, play the game of basketball at a high level in the NBA for nearly a decade. Despite being drafted inside the top 10 by Sacramento in 1987, Smith was by no means a franchise-altering talent, but he did wind up an exceptional role player who understood his limitations and did what was asked of him at a high level. At his core, The Jet was a knockdown outside shooter. His volume of attempts wasnu2019t at the level of some of todayu2019s best snipers, but he commanded respect from the perimeteru00a0which opened up the offense for those around him, whether it be as a stationary floor spacer or as a guy constantly flying off screens. The thing is, he wasnu2019t just a one-dimensional shooter. Smith could handle the basketball and create looks with his p ing and IQ. He was fairly quick which allowed him to get out on the break, and on the defensive end, the former UNC product had a high motor which kept him in front of most perimeter players. Smithu2019s tenure with the Kings lasted about two and a half years, and heu2019d eventually play a key role in the Rockets back-to-back championships in 1994-95. So, while his imprint in Sac-Town didnu2019t turn out to be as large as it couldu2019ve been, he flashed the talent that would make him such a valuable role player later on in his career. Next: No. 25 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/7/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo credit should read DAN LEVINE/AFP/Getty Images) 25 Lionel Simmons Small Forward, 1990-97 If the career of Lionel Simmons was represented by a stock, it would be the tale of one that got off to a smoking-hot start only to be derailed, sputtering out of control into the abyss in the process. The seventh overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft from La Salle University, Simmons looked like a budding star right from the get-go, a guy who would only improve and who could just maybe become one of the best in the game. Despite standing just 6-foot-7 and weighing around 210 pounds, Simmonsu2019 primary area of work was in the post, where heu2019d back his opponents down and cook them with a nice fadeaway touch on the baseline. He could run the floor in transition and even lead the break with solid handles and a high IQ. Simmons didnu2019t provide some of the more gaudier numbers in the league at the time, but he sprinkled in a little bit of everything at the offensive end, making him a high-impact player. Unfortunately, the L-Train was bitten by the injury bug hard after only four seasons in the league. His production, minutes and games played would all decrease significantly over the next few years, and following the 1996-97 season, he called it quits, unable to play due to the pain he was in day after day. When it comes to guys like Yao Ming and Grant Hill, the NBA is left to wonder what would be of their careers had injuries not plagued them. Lionel Simmons didnu2019t have the fanfare surrounding him as those two and others did, but his offensive gifts were nothing to p off. Had he maintained a reasonable bill of health, he likely couldu2019ve done some real damage to the rest of the ociation. Next: No. 24 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/8/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: Photo by NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images 24 Phil Ford Point Guard, 1978-82 Phil Ford was a point guard who played for the Kansas City Kings from 1978-82. He was never one to stand out of the average stat sheet, but he was able to bring a level of consistency to the court, a valued trait for a primary ballhandler tasked with running an offensive system. While a good number of rookies need time to play through trial and error in order to develop enough to contribute at a high level, Ford had no such problems as the second overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. He came in right away and averaged 15.9 points, 8.6 ists and 2.2 steals per game en route to the Rookie of the Year award, and heu2019d hover around those numbers for the majority of his time in Kansas City. He brought a certain level of entertainmentu00a0to the basketball court, almost as if he was just as interested in putting on a show for the fans as he was winning the actual game with an array of spin moves and dribbling exhibitions. Whereas most point guards get labeled as either scorers or ist-men, Ford appeared to find a nice balance between the two, always in attack mode looking for the bucket, but also aware of how any given moment was playing out enough to make the right p to an open teammate. Heu2019d go on to play for a few other teams over the course of his career, but due to his tremendous leadership abilities with the ball in his hands and what he brought to the table for that franchise and none other, Phil Ford will always be remembered as a King. Next: No. 23 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/9/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Don Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) 23 Brad Miller Power Forward, 2003-09 Ask around NBA circles, and nobody is likely to consider Brad Miller a former star. What he was, though, was probably a notch below that level, a high-level role player who brought so many different facets to the offensive side of the floor. For someone as tall as Miller was at 6-foot-11, he had an incredibly soft touch from outside. Keep in mind, this was before everyone in the league was pretty much required to shoot threes. In the mid-2000s, it was a fairly rare sight. The jumper was the key to everything Miller did offensively. He operated mostly out of the mid-post and could fire over shorter defenders or back the bigger ones down and hit them with a fadeaway. As a pick-and-pop threat, he demanded respect from beyond the arc as a career 33.0 percent 3-point shooter. Despite the perceived softness which uredly accompanied Miller as a jump-shooting big, the two-time All-Star was anything but. He wasnu2019t afraid to increase the physicality of the game, whether it meant sacrificing his body for rebounds or getting under the skin of the opposition. Miller also proved to be an underrated p er at times. Teams would double him when he got the ball down low, and the former Purdue University graduate was above-average when it came to finding the open man, even if it didnu2019t directly lead to an ist. The craziest part about Brad Milleru2019s career was that he actually went undrafted. To go from there to a productive center with a unique skill-set who lasted over a decade in the NBA speaks volumes to not only how talented he was, but how much work he put in as well. Next: No. 22 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/10/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) 22 Scott Wedman Small Forward, 1974-81 Scott Wedman was a member of the Kings franchise from 1974-81 where he would play the best basketball of a career that would ultimately last more than a decade. A 6-foot-7 small forward, Wedman was an incredible scoring threat who could do so in a variety of different ways. It was his versatility on the offensive end that helped the University of Colorado graduate put up some pretty decent scoring numbers. Weighing roughly 215 pounds, Weldman put in work in the weight room, earning the nickname u201cThe Hulku201d from his teammates. This was of great use to him when he attacked the basket, affording him the ability to bully his way past defenders and absorb contact and finish under duress. Wedman averaged 16.5 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting from the field while a member of the Kings, including back to back seasons at 19 points a night. Most guys in the 1970s werenu2019t very gifted physically, so Wedman was able to get basically whatever he wanted with the ball in his hands. Another aspect of his game was his shooting ability. While his career outside percentage of 33.5 wouldnu2019t be respected in todayu2019s NBA, back then, when the 3-point shot was just being introduced, hitting around one out of every three looks from that range was a very impressive feat. Aside from a couple of All-Star appearances, Scott Wedman never really accomplished much during his time in the league. Heu2019d go on to win two titles with the Boston Celtics, but those were obtained with minimal contributions. He was just a very talented player and an underrated scorer, and sometimes thatu2019s all that can be said. Next: No. 21 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/11/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images) 21 Tyreke Evans Shooting Guard, 2009-13/2016-17 The Tyreke Evans era was one of the moreu00a0stranger times in Kings history. Drafted at number four back in 2009, Evans had about as good of a rookie season as possible, posting 20.1 points, 5.8 ists and 5.3 rebounds per game, putting him in the same company as some of the legends of the game en route to claiming the Rookie of the Year award. With anu00a0inaugural campaign like that, expectations were bound to be sky high for the encore, and while itu2019s not like Evans fell off a cliff, his points per game average decreased in each of his next three seasons in Sacramento. Despite being listed at 6-foot-6, Tyreke functioned best with the ball in his hands with the ability to control the game like a point guard. He was very quick off the dribble and could change directions with incredible ease. Evans could break down defenders with his handles by getting them to lean in any way he desired and then explode to the bucket, or he could operate out of the pick-and-roll and methodically evaluate his options in order to determine the best course of action. He also brought a certain highlight-factor to the court. Whether it meant euro-stepping his way in between two defenders or dropping no-look dimes to rolling big men, Evans could always pull out something special at any moment of the game. Evans never bottomed out in Sacramento as some freshman phenoms do. He averaged 15.2 points in his final season as a King, which is by no means a terrible mark. It was just peculiar and upsetting to see a guy who looked to be a future star in the league trend in the opposite direction year after year through no fault of his own, as his team kept taking the ball out of his hands with every new floor general they brought in instead of realizing the special talent they already had on the roster. Next: No. 20 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/12/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 20 Rudy Small Forward, 2013-17 Since he entered the league back in 2006, Rudy has always brought incredible consistency to the court as a go-to scoring option. His game bears a striking resemblance to that of Carmelo Anthony, albeit with a bit more athletic ability. mainly operated out of the high post. His vertical was so high that he could rise above even the lankiest of defenders and get off a clean look, converting on 44.7 percent of his looks from 10-16 feet for his career. The former UConn Huskie was also adept at running the two-man game, either popping off mid-range jumpers if the defense backtracked or attacking the rim looking for free-throws. And when it came to throwing one down, was one of the more underrated dunkers in his younger days, with m ive tomahawks and powerful posters among his career highlight reel. He was a solid rebounder for his height, but scoring was really what Rudy did best. Given the lack of star-power he had as teammates, it was often who was tasked with closing out tight games, and with the ability to pull up from anywhere, he proved clutch more often than not. arrived in Sacramento following an unceremonious tenure with the Toronto Raptors, who shipped him away after just 51 games in parts of two seasons. Heu2019d go on to do pretty much what heu2019s done his entire career, actually upping his scoring average just a pinch to 19.3 per game in three and a half seasons with the Kings, while providing incredible theatrics along the way. Next: No. 19 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/13/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 19 Kevin Martin Shooting Guard, 2004-10 In an era home to some great scorers like Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony, the bucket-getting abilities of Kevin Martin fly vastly under the radar. K-Mart originally came into the league as a late first-round pick, and after a couple seasons, it looked like he could become a solid role player moving forward. It was in his third season, though, where Martin broke onto the scene, averaging 20.2 points per game, kickstarting a five-year run in which his scoring average would never dip below the 20-point threshold. What made Martin such a difficult cover was his ability to score in a variety of ways. His quickness made him a threat attacking the basket, while his prowess from outside forced opponents to take away his space, even if his shooting was one of the weirdest in history, where heu2019d seemingly put the ball out in front of him and then fire at will. Like most outside snipers, Martin kept the defense on its toes by always staying in motion. He could fire off screens. Or if the defender found themselves to close to the body, Martin could blow right past him on his way to the bucket. In terms of individual accomplishments, Martin doesnu2019t have any to his name. He was a tantalizing player, one who could fill up the scoring column very quickly who was by no means guaranteed to succeed. Combine that with a shooting which really shouldnu2019t have worked, much less been attached to one of the better 3-point shooters in the game, and you get a guy whose entertainment value was much higher than one would expect. Next: No. 18 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/14/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) 18 Ron Artest Small Forward, 2006-08 While heu2019s changed his name to something a little lighter, (Metta World Peace) the man formerly known as Ron Artest had defensive chops well regarded around the league, but surprisingly enough, he often functioned as one of the teams top scorers. Ron-Ronu2019s game was purely built on grit and hustle. At 6-foot-6, he wasnu2019t a towering presence, but at roughly 260 pounds, he was stronger than just about everybody at his position and probably more than quite a few big men. While he proved a pretty good 3-point shooter with the Kings at 34.9 percent, his offensive repertoire consisted mostly of playing bully ball. Because nobody could keep him from the bucket, Artest would simply drop his head and attack the rim. And If by some miracle he got cut off, the former All-Star would keep ing down in the paint until he could get a shot off to his liking. As one could ume with muscles like his, Artest was a force on the defensive end. He swiped over two a game in Sacramento, combining his intimidating strength with quick hands and even quicker feet. Smaller guys couldnu2019t shake him. Bigger ones couldnu2019t go through him. Not even a screen could free one up from Artestu2019s wrath. If you werenu2019t in a zone that night, it wouldnu2019t end well, because you were not getting an open look while being guarded by this man. Two-way talents will always have a place in the NBA, and itu2019s the reason Artest lasted over a decade despite some issues residing within his head. He brought along a constant concern that at any moment he could explode, but his prowess on both ends u2014 especially defensively u2014 made those hectic moments well worth it. Next: No. 17 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/15/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) 17 Sam Lacey Center, 1970-81 Not many are familiar with the body of work center Sam Lacey putu00a0forth during most of the 1970s, but his per game averages paint a picture that speaks to his all-around abilities on both ends of the court. Lacey was never much of a big-time scorer, with a career scoring average with the Kings of just 11.1 points a night, but he basically did everything else which is what made him such an impactful player. Like most centers, he was a good rebounder, grabbing either above or close to double-digit boards per game. As he slowly got more acclimated to the pro-level his awareness seemed to increase tremendously, which turned him into one of the better p ing big men, able to find open guys on the perimeter or drop p es into teammates cutting towards the rim. Defensively, he was a versatile weapon who proved equally adept at blocking shots as ping opposing ballhandlers. And once the NBA began tracking those stats in 1973, that impact was much easier to measure, in the form of 1.5 and 1.7 steals and blocks respectively. As far as accolades go, Lacey doesnu2019t have much in the trophy case, with just one All-Star appearance to his name for his efforts during the 1974-75 season. Despite his lack of accomplishments, he still managed to carve out a decade-plus career which seems to be less appreciated than it should. There has always been a place in the league for players who do the little things in order to help their team win games, and although he wasnu2019t a big-time scorer, Sam Lacey deserves a spot in that category. Next: No. 16 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/16/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 16 Eddie Johnson Small Forward, 1981-87 As far as prototypical small forwards go, Eddie Johnson fits the mold pretty well, standing 6-foot-7 weighing around 215 pounds with a score-first mentality that helped him build a long decade-plus career in the league. Originally an early second-round pick back in 1981, Johnson had a slow start to his NBA career, averaging less than double-figures in the scoring column while barely playing 20 minutes a night. It wasnu2019t until the Kings made him a starter and increased his minutes that Johnson started giving opposing teams trouble on a consistent basis. As somewhat of a lighter small forward, Johnson could fly up and down the floor in a hurry, which he did quite a bit early on in his NBA tenure, getting out in transition as soon as the rebound was secured, leading to easy confidence-building layups. He wasnu2019t a great 3-point shooter, just 28.1 percent in six seasons with the Kings, but if and when he decided to take even just one step inward, he was nearly automatic. Whether it be off or dribble fadeaways, the 15-footer was Johnsonu2019s bread and er, and it was the center to his entire offensive arsenal. Because of the threat of shooting Johnson brought, it created room for him to drive the lanes and finish at the rim. He averaged 18.7 points on 48.0 percent shooting with the Kings. It wasnu2019t leading the league in scoring type numbers, but it p ed a threshold that cl ifies him as a guy who could get a bucket any time he wanted to. Next: No. 15 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/17/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 15 Wayne Embry Center, 1958-66 Itu2019d be quite a surprise for even the most knowledgeable of NBA historians to be familiar with the name Wayne Embry. Itu2019s not that he wasnu2019t a great player. Rather, Embryu2019s career lasted from 1958-69, the fairly early beginnings of the National Basketball ociation at a point in time when the game wasnu2019t remotely close to todayu2019s level of popularity. Embry stood 6-foot-8, quite the height at the time, and would go on to terrorize opponents down low on a nightly basis. Being straight-up bigger than everyone, not much skill is needed in order to consistently dominate, which was basically how the Miami University product went about his business. Remember, there was no three-second violation back in the days of Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, which allowed Embry to camp down low with an abundance of looks from right in front of the bucket. In eight seasons with the Cincinnati Royals, Embry would find his way onto five consecutive All-Star teams while averaging 14.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. The beauty of those numbers, though, is that they were accomplished in less than 30 minutes a night, 29.2 to be exact. Give him an extra seven minutes of court time, and Embryu2019s stats jump to 17.4 points and 12.8 rebounds a game per 36 minutes. Not many of the games inaugural talents stand the test of time, and Wayne Embry is, unfortunately, no exception. But it doesnu2019t mean his legacy should fade into oblivion. This guy nearly averaged a career double-double, was at one time a perennial All-Star and currently resides in the Hall of Fame. Whether heu2019s remembered or not, Embryu2019s numbers donu2019t lie. Next: No. 14 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/18/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 14 Wayman Tisdale Power Forward, 1989-94 There are some people on the planet earth who everyone loves to be around. They bring a high level of energy u2014 whether it be with their words or actions u2014u00a0 and it truly brings out the best in most people. Wayman Tisdale was one of those guys. He always played the game of basketball with a certain level of joy with an understanding that while it was his job, it was also a kidu2019s game at heart. Before arriving in Sacramento in the middle of the 1988-89 season, Tisdale was already an above-average player. A power forward with good size, he found his way near the basket with the ability to back almost any opponent down, and he could finish around the rim with a soft touch or fade away with his lefty jumper. His rebounding was above average. He wasnu2019t a high-flyer. Instead, he planted his behind into the opponent and because of the strength he possessed, it was very difficult to move him out of the way. Once he was traded to the Kings, Wayman would go on to produce the best numbers of what would be a 12-year career. His only two seasons averaging a minimum of 20 points came while in Sacramento, and overall heu2019d go on to average 18.4 points per game on 50.4 percent shooting for the organization. Tisdale wasnu2019t able to even get the Kings into the playoffs, much less make some postseason noise. He was, however, a guy everyone loved to play with for the way he approached each and every game, and for some, respect is the true measure of greatness. Next: No. 13 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/19/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images) 13 Reggie Theus Shooting Guard, 1984-88 Over the course of a career that spanned 12 seasons, Reggie Theus suited up for five different organizations, and among those five, not one of them did the former two-time All-Star not find success as a bonafide scorer in. Putting the ball in the basket was really all Theus did, and while itu2019s always nice to have players who can do multiple things on the court, there has always been a place in the league for guys like him. At the heart of Theusu2019s offensive package was his ability to get to the free throw line. There still isnu2019t an exact science to the art of drawing fouls, but he just wasnu2019t afraid to take the ball to the basket and embrace the contact rather than try to avoid it, leading to an average of 5.5 attempts per game over the course of his career. Because opposing defenses wanted to keep him away from the bucket, they sagged off him, daring him to shoot, and the former UNLV product would happily oblige, unleashing from 15 feet time and time again, creating a conundrum the defense rarely found an answer to. Theus would go on to average 18.5 points per game for his career, including two consecutive seasons over 20 with the Sacramento Kings. His career shooting percentage of 47.1 shows a respectable amount of efficiency, something that canu2019t be said for quite a few big-time scorers who played in the NBA. Unfortunately, he didnu2019t help the Kings too much team success, with just two first-round appearances that both ended in sweeps. Maybe a slight tweak to his game couldu2019ve changed that. But then again, itu2019s hard to get one to change after playing a certain way for so long, and as the numbers would attest, it wasnu2019t like Theus was bad at what he did. Next: No. 12 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/20/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 12 Otis Birdsong Shooting Guard, 1977-81 Otis Birdsong was a member of the Kansas City Kings for only four seasons, but in that time he managed to play the best basketball of his career and validate the teamu2019s decision to select him with the number two overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft. Birdsong took his job at the shooting guard position incredibly seriously, in that he played the part in prototypical fashion. He was quick off the dribble and could maneuver past defenders with a terrific mid-range jumper which he could unleash coming off screens or fire off the dribble and make with consistency. A three-time All-Star with the team, Otis increased his scoring average in each of his four campaigns as a resident of Kansas City, topping out at 24.6 per game on 54.4 percent shooting, an excellent mark with incredible efficiency for the score-first guard out of the University of Houston. It was during this season u2014 the 1980-81 campaign- that Birdsong would help lead the Kings to their best finish in thirty years, a birth in the Conference Finals as the fifth seed, where theyu2019d eventually suc b to the mighty Houston Rockets. Birdson would go on to suit up for both the New Jersey Nets and Boston Celtics in what would ultimately be a fruitful 12-year career, but neither location would bring as much success as Kansas City. He didnu2019t lead them to the ultimate goal of a championship, but Birdsong did elevate the Kings to a level they hadnu2019t been to since the team was in a different city with another name, and that has to count for something. Next: No. 11 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/21/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images) 11 Vlade Divac Center, 1998-04 Despite coming in at a towering 7-foot-1 and roughly 243 pounds, Vlade Divacu2019s game was based more on skill than brute strength, as is the case with most European players who learn to play the game in its purest form. At that size, he could obviously back down most defenders well into the post, but once he got good enough position, Divac had plenty of moves with which to turn to, ranging from soft runners in the lane to drop steps and fakes over each shoulder. He wasnu2019t a volume scorer, but Divac could get a bucket when called upon to do so, seeing as how nobody could keep him out of the lane, not even Shaquille Ou2019Neal. The best of the Serbian big man came from his ability to dish the basketball. Most guys that size arenu2019t able to thread the needle on a consistent basis, but Divac was a clear exception to the rule. All one needed to do was get him the ball and make sure the other four players were constantly in motion, either popping open for 3-pointers or cutting to the rim. If that happened, Vlade would find a way to get them the ball more often than not. What Divac also brought to the court was an intimidation factor, a prerequisite for all contending teams in the 90s and early 2000s. He wasnu2019t afraid to mix things up down low, and he certainly liked his chances against any and all challengers. Vlade is beloved in Sacramento for his role on those early 2000s Kings teams, and his arrival was the spark that ignited six consecutive playoff appearances during his tenure. Those teams didnu2019t win any titles, but they were incredibly gifted and extremely fun to watch, and there is no doubt Divac is a large reason why. Next: No. 10 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/22/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo By Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) 10 Mike Bibby Point Guard, 2001-08 In an era dominated by giants, little Mike Bibby still managed to find a place for himself in the league by exuding a fearlessness which made him the ideal floor general for a championship-contending team. At just 6-foot-1, Bibby was incredibly quick with the ball in his hands. He was like an NFL wide receiver in that he could stop on a dime and change directions in an instant, leaving his defender in the dust and opening up the floor for the rest of his teammates. Once in the lane, the former number two pick was a terrific decision maker. Whether it meant driving all the way to the bucket or dishing off to the open man after the defense rotated over, he knew exactly what to do at any given moment. Defensively, Bibbyu2019s size kept him from being a true lockdown defender, but he always played hard and had quick hands which led to a good number of steals. As the point guard on those Kings teams gunning for titles, Bibby was tasked with running the offense for a team with incredible offensive weapons such as Peja Stojakovic and Chris Webber. It was up to him to make sure everything ran smoothly, and seeing how successful Sacramento was during his time there, itu2019s safe to say Bibby did a pretty good job at doing so. He wasnu2019t the most intimidating of players, but Bibby gave everything he had to each and every game he played, and it was that same energy which was infectious to those around him and what helped elevate the Kings to their great status when he played for them. Next: No. 9 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/23/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by NBA Photo Library/NBAE via Getty Images) 9 Maurice Stokes Power Forward, 1955-58 The career of Maurice Stokes is unfortunately full of tragedy, one that started off with so much potential but wound up cut short far too soon. Originally the number two overall pick by the Rochester Royals in the 1955 NBA Draft, Stokes started off his career in ways not many youngsters ever have. During the first three seasons of his career, Stokes proved to be a phenomenal offensive force.u00a0He was a handful down low and could find the open man. Heu2019d go on to average 16.4 points, 17.3 rebounds and 5.3 ists per game, terrific numbers and ones that had him on the path to all-time greatness. Then came the day of March 12, 1958, where after a simple drive to the basket, the three-time All-Star was knocked unconsciousu00a0after drawing contact and hitting his head on the hardwood floor. Following an illness about a few days later on a team flight, Stokes suffered a seizure that left him paralyzed for good, officially closing the book on what had been a terrific opening act by the man out of Saint Francis University. How Maurice Stokes wouldu2019ve been remembered had he been able to see his career through is an interesting topic of discussion even for those unfamiliar with his work. Itu2019s clear he had the ability to dominate the game with his own brand of all-around talent, but the basketball gods seemed to have other plans. Stokes was still elected into the Hall of Fame as a member of the 2004 cl , but even so, he still had many rocks left unturned. No matter how his career wouldu2019ve turned out, itu2019s safe to say he deserved a chance to flip them all. Next: No. 8 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/24/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 8 Jack Twyman Small Forward, 1955-66 The basketball career of Jack Twyman gets vastly overshadowed u2014 but for incredibly good reasons u2014 by what he brought to the table off the court. However, it doesnu2019t mean the NBA world should simply gloss over what was a truly fantastic career in the league. Twyman stood 6-foot-6 and occupied the small forward position, a fairly normal occurrence for a guy his height. What made the man special, though, was that his game resembled that of a power forward, an interior presence who was never afraid to dole out some physicality. During the heart of his prime, nobody could slow down Jack Twyman. His lowest points per game average over a four-year stretch was 22.9, a true indicator as to just how lethal he was when asked to score the basketball. He rebounded the ball incredibly well for someone his size, seemingly always willing to attack the gl in order to make sure his team secured possession of the ball. As a six-time All-Star with career averages of 19.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game who was later inducted into the Hall of Fame way back in 1983, there is no denying the talents Twyman brought to the court, but as mentioned before, thatu2019s not where his legacy lies. Twyman became the legal guardian to teammate Maurice Stokes after heu2019d becomeu00a0paralyzed and was forced to retire. In order to pay for his medical bills, Jack founded the Maurice Stokes Basketball Game to help both Stokes and other former players in need. For all his good-will, the NBA would create the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award in 2013 which would go to the player who most represented what the league was about. So yes, Jack Twyman scored plenty of points and earned a good living playing a childu2019s game, but itu2019s what he did in caring for the needs of others that will be most remembered much more than anything he couldu2019ve accomplished in a gym. Next: No. 7 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/25/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 7 Peja Stojakovic Small Forward, 1998-06 When it comes to oversized shooters, the first name that comes to the minds of many is Dirk Nowitzki. However, there was another giant with shooting guard-like abilities who played during that era. His name is Peja Stojakovic, and he was lethal from the outside with a fairly expansive offensive skill set. Letu2019s start with the basics. Stojakovic was a dead-eye shooter from 3-point land. If you could get him the ball in a catch and shoot scenario, the Croation was nearly automatic, sporting a career 40.1 percent conversion rate from beyond the arc. At 6-foot-9, those who were able to contest Pejau2019s sweet-looking shots usually werenu2019t accustomed to guarding out on the perimeter. So even if the defense managed to keep with him, Stojakovic could still find a way to get off a clean look. It was his size that also allowed him to bully smaller opponents in the mid-post, which usually ended with a fadeaway jumper that not many perimeter players could get a hand near. For about a little over eight seasons in Sacramento, Peja appeared to be to the Kings what Ray Allen was to the Boston Celtics, never often the go-to guy late in games, but someone you could turn to for game-clinching free-throws or game-tying shots down by three. For all his scoring abilities, Stojakovic flies fairly under the radar when discussing those famous Kings teams. After all, the dude averaged 18.3 points while in Sacramento including four seasons above the 20-point mark. He provided room to operate for others and could always get a bucket when called upon. A three-time All-Star who ranks top 20 all-time in 3-pointers made, Peja was truly one of the games most underrated snipers and scorers. Next: No. 6 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/26/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: 6 Jerry Lucas Center, 1963-69 Jerry Lucas was one of those highly sought out prospects coming out of Ohio University. Having already participated in the 1960 Olympic Games, there was little doubt Lucas would be a special player in the NBA. Once he got drafted by the Cincinnati Royals and came to the league in 1963, heu2019d do nothing to dispell that theory. At a relatively early point in the game of basketballu2019s existence, not many players brought creativity and flare to their game. They were more rugged and fundamental, with no extra or unnecessary movements, lest it compromises the task at hand. Lucas averaged 19.6 points per game in just over six seasons with the Royals, scoring in a variety of uneventful ways ranging from simple post ups that led to jump hooks or uncontested layups. He had a respectable 15-foot jumper, a unique skill for a big man at the time which was probably his biggest et when he had the ball in his hands. Despite standing only 6-foot-8, Lucas was gifted with an innate desire to pursue any and all loose available. He averaged 19.1 rebounds per game for the Royals, coming incrediblyu00a0close to averaging 20-20, which has become very rare as just a one-game stat line much less a per game average for over half a decade. The 1962-63 Rookie of the Year, Lucas was an All-Star in each of his first six seasons in the league and wound up an NBA champion with the New York Knicks in 1973 and a Hall of Famer in 1980. With such a crowded trophy case, itu2019s safe to say he exceeded the hype. Next: No. 5 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/27/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 5 Mitch Richmond Shooting Guard, 1992-98 The scoring average of Mitch Richmond never was among the leagueu2019s highest, but it was still elite, and in terms of consistency, not many did it better than him. There wasnu2019t a single spot on the court in which Richmond couldnu2019t put the ball in the basket from. He did most of his damage coming off screens, either firing immediately off the catch, taking a step in and letting it fly or taking it all the way to the bucket for a layup. Defenses never really knew what heu2019d do on any given play. Take away the outside shot and he drives to the bucket. Sag off and heu2019ll drop a jumper right in your face. Richmond took what the opposition gave him because he had no reason not to. After arriving prior to the 1991-92 season, Richmond did everything he could to put Sacramento on the map, putting up points in bunches with incredible efficiency in the hopes it could help increase the Kings win total. The team would qualify for the playoffs just once during his tenure, getting quickly eliminated in the first round in 1996, but Richmond was still box office because he possessed the ability to heat up at any given moment, and when that time did come, there really wasnu2019t anyone who could stop the six-time All-Star. Would you believe that out of all the players to step foot on the court during the 90s, Richmond scored the second-most points with 16,178? Because itu2019s the truth, and itu2019s a testament to the consistent scoring gifts he brought to the court every day, never averaging less than 21.9 points per game in Sacramento. This scoring prowess didnu2019t help him win much during his prime, but it did get him a spot in the Hall of Fame as one of the most lethal threats in an erau00a0that proved incredibly difficult to get buckets in. Next: No. 4 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/28/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) 4 Tiny Archibald Point Guard, 1970-76 He was given the nickname u201cTinyu201d for his lack of size at 6-foot-1 and weighing around 150 pounds, and while most miniature players find it difficult to thrive in a sport predicated on size, not only did Nate Archibald carve out a career, he was amazing out on the court. When it comes to manning the point guard position, most guys fall into either one of two categories. The first is the more traditional type, the one who likes to run the offense and get everyone involved, only inclined to shoot when deemed appropriate. Then there are the score-first types, those whose styles are predicated on being aggressive and looking for their own shot and having their teammates play off them. In his prime years, Archibald really was the best of both worlds. He was scoring well over 20 points a night will coming fairly close to 10 ists. In fact, the six-time All-Star is the only player in NBA history to lead the league in both scoring and ists in the same season, which was accomplished during the 1972-73 season with averages of 34.0 points and 11.4 ists per game. As one could likely surmise from this accomplishment, Tiny was incredible with the ball in his hands. He was aggressive in taking the ball to the bucket but proved equally adept with his jump-shooting if the defense sagged off. Plus, he could always find the open man whether he was coming off a screen or penetrating the teeth of the defense. Archibald is a Hall of Famer and yet rarely comes up in NBA history lessons. The man holds one of the most unique accolades ever, and maybe itu2019s time he starts getting the type of recognition he deserves. Next: No. 3 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/29/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) 3 DeMarcus Cousins Center, 2010-17 DeMarcus Cousins is a beautiful example of a guy who combined a brute physical presence with a package of hard-earned skills that could rival a good amount of point guards at the NBA level. At 270-pounds, nobody in the league can keep Boogie from the rim. Whether on the block or at the high-post, if Cousins wants to get a close look at the bucket, heu2019ll do just that. But what makes him such a unique player is everything else he does on a nightly basis. DMC is essentially money from the mid-range area and has done a solid job of developing a respectable 3-point shot that helps him thrive in the modern NBA. Heu2019s a very underrated p er and ball-handler, who at times can be found running the show and initiating the offense from the perimeter. In six and a half season with the Kings, Cousins slowly developed into one of the best stat sheet-stuffers in the league, trying to do everything to will Sacramento into the playoff picture. His last full season with the organization u2014 2015-16 u2014 saw the four-time All-Star average a mind-blowing 26.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 ists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. There arenu2019t many players throughout the history of the game who can put up those numbers, and yet Cousins has made those stats his personal norm. The Kings never did come close to postseason play with DeMarcus in town, but that had a lot more to do with the dysfunction of the organization than anything. He had a temper and may not have always been the best leader, but thereu2019s no questioning the effort and talent within DeMarcus Cousins as one of the most unique players of his era. Next: No. 2 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/30/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/Allsport) 2 Chris Webber Power Forward, 1998-05 The expectations placed on todayu2019s big men are much higher than those of earlier years. On top of the usual rebounding and rim protection near seven-footers are supposed to provide, most can now handle the ball, defend the perimeter and shoot from outside. Chris Webber may not have been the deadliest outside threat, but he possessed a skill-set far beyond his time which made him one of the best players in the game during his prime years. He had this incredible blend of size and speed that made him so difficult to cover. He had a quick first step out of the low post, and even if the defense managed to stay in front, the five-time All-Star could bully them out of the way with his 245-pound frame. On the defensive end, the former Fab 5 member was nimble enough to corral most perimeter players with the hand speed necessary to them clean. And despite a 6-foot-9 frame that wasnu2019t built for rim protection, Webber still got his hands on a good amount of shots, to the tune of 1.4 blocks for his career. For whatever reason, Webber hasnu2019t been able to find his way into the Hall of Fame. He never won a championship, but he was a statistical marvel who could impact the game at both ends of the floor. The obvious best player on the Kings, C-Webb was the driving force for their early century success who could do pretty much anything on the court. Thereu2019s no telling how Sacramento would fare without the skills of Webber. He helped elevate a franchise to one of its best stretches in history while putting up numbers that certainly top some current Hall-of-Famers. Even if heu2019s never voted in, heu2019ll always have a place in Kings lore as possibly the best to ever don the uniform in the modern era. Next: No. 1 },{title:Sacramento Kings: 30 greatest players in franchise history,permalink:https://aroyalpain.com/2018/12/19/sacramento-kings-30-greatest-players-franchise-history/31/,shortCodeTitle:null,content: (Photo by Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) 1 Oscar Robertson Point Guard, 1960-70 When discussing the all-time cream of the NBA crop, everyone has the usual list of names including Michael Jordan, Shaquille Ou2019Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others. Both Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain are mentioned as well. But funny enough, another guy from their era rarely comes up, and his name is Oscar Robertson. The Big-O was such a dynamic all-around offensive weapon. At 6-foot-5, he was taller than the average point guard which put him in the driveru2019s seat every time he had the basketball. Robertson could post up smaller guys and simply shoot over the top, and his quickness and ball handling capabilities allowed him to get to the bucket with ease. Now onto the reason most people know of Robertsonu2019s Hall of Fame career. He was the original king of the triple-double. He led the league in ists seven different times and was able to haul plenty of rebounds, whether it required tracking one down or outleaping an opponent for it. The pace of play back then was so high, it allowed Oscar to play at his best, pushing the tempo and creating open looks for everyone including himself. Before Russell Westbrooku2019s 2016-17 campaign, Robertson was the only player in league history to average a triple-double over the course of an entire season with 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 ists during the 1961-62 season, just his second in the league. Some might lessen Robertsonu2019s achievements due to the lack of talent in his era, but then plenty of those same people will go on to praise the likes of Russell and Chamberlain. 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Sacramento Kings: 15 best NBA Draft picks of all-time

This article will feature a slideshow determining which players belong on the list of top 15 draft picks in Sacramento Kings history.

Sacramento Kings: 15 best NBA Draft picks of all-time

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Jason Thompson