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NBA writer says the Kings are one of two teams in the West that have played well all season

Mar 10, 2023, 7:00 AM

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John Schumann, stats writer for NBA.com, joined Cattles and Ramie Thursday to talk about the success of the Sacramento Kings, the injury woes of Western Conference teams, and more.

Topics discussed include:

  • What’s the reputation of the Sacramento Kings?
  • “They are a legit top-four seed in the West and looks like they can finish second. I think you’ll see questions about how successful they could be in the playoffs given the weakness of the defense, but I don’t think there’s any questions that they’re a legit, really good team and that their offense is just absolutely fantastic.”
  • How far does a nationally televised game go to furthering to the Kings’ success and popularity?
  • Can the Kings be dangerous in the postseason?
  • Are the Warriors still dangerous?
  • How difficult will it be for the Phoenix Suns to continue on without Durant if he’s out for an extended period of time?
  • Are the Lakers a threat in the Western Conference when LeBron James returns?
  • How close are the top three teams in the Eastern Conference?

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with John Schumann.

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