De’Aaron Fox says it ‘feels great’ to snap 16-season playoff drought

“Now they can’t say it anymore.”

De’Aaron Fox, the longest-tenured player on the Sacramento Kings, shared his thoughts on the team ending a 16-season playoff drought following Wednesday’s 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Sacramento has clinched an appearance in the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006, ending the longest active drought in North American sports.

Relocation threats. A revolving door of head coaches. Numerous roster overhauls. Failed draft picks. Dashed hopes.

Sacramento’s road back to the NBA Playoffs has been one that was full of pain and chaos, but they have finally reached their destination. https://t.co/2tMo0DTdGZ…

— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) March 30, 2023

Next Game

Sacramento will face Portland for the final time this season when the two teams run things back on Friday night at Moda Center.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Trail Blazers coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 5:30 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 7:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Portland.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

Friday, March 31st – Sacramento Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7:00 PM PST

Sunday, April 2nd – Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs – 3:00 PM PST

Tuesday, April 4th – Sacramento Kings @ New Orleans Pelicans – 5:00 PM PST

Wednesday, April 5th – Sacramento Kings @ Dallas Mavericks – 5:30 PM PST

Friday, April 7th – Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST

Sunday, April 9th – Sacramento Kings @ Denver Nuggets – 12:30 PM PST

*End of the regular season*

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