The Phoenix Suns were almost a lock to select center Deandre Ayton, leaving Doncic on a silver platter for Sacramento. However, the Kings went a different direction, taking big man Marvin Bagley III instead.

For Kings fans, this will always sting. Divac’s decision will be remembered in the same category as the Trail Blazers drafting Sam Bowie in front of Michael Jordan because Portland had Clyde Drexler and didn’t need a wing player. Divac missed and the franchise continues to pay the price.

Western Conference Finals series between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers remains infamous. It was one of the most competitive series since the turn of the millennium. However, it also has an extremely controversial reputation,