Francisco Garcia Leaving the Sacramento Kings Ends Era of Basketball Franchise

February 26th, 2013 by Danny Hauger Leave a reply »
Rumors about Sacramento Kings' broken arena deals have left some fans stale of the posturing and negotiations that seemingly leave fans wondering where their beloved team has gone. With the February 20th trade of Thomas Robinson, Tyler Honeycutt, and Francisco Garcia to the Houston Rockets, an era has ended.

Garcia spent his first seven seasons in Sacramento. In leaving, the Kings no longer have any physical connection to the golden age of modern Kings basketball. This singular tie to the memories of seasons from Chris Webber, Mike Bibby and Peja Stojakovic have vanished. In their wake is the mediocrity of eight forwards, DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans, and a constantly overlooked Jimmer Fredette.

The acquisition of Patrick Patterson and Toney Douglas further complicate the lack of image and game plan that has prevented the youthful exuberance of the Kings to take any meaningful form of progress. Fans wanting to compel support for the team get little help from on-court performance for triggering excitement.

Memories are one stronghold that still linger in the minds of fans, players, and NBA journalists. The Los Angeles Lakers rivalry has lost teeth, ...

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