Two years after the league was formed in 1946, the Sacramento Kings, formerly known as the Cincinnati Royals, joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1948. Since then, the franchise captured a title in 1951 and maximized their NBA championship odds to avoid the list of NBA teams that have never won a championship and established themselves as a contender in the Western Conference.
The franchise has' selected some great talent from the NBA Draft. These players became the cornerstone of the team and helped them to stay competitive. Here are the three best Sacramento draft picks in team history:
Oscar Robertson
Leading the list of Sacramento Kings draftees is Oscar Robertson, who was selected as the top overall pick in 1960 by the Cincinnati Royals. Robertson immediately established himself as the new face of the franchise, averaging 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 9.7 assists in his first year to secure the Rookie of the Year award in 1961.
181-Triple-Doubles All-Time Leader: At 6-5 and 210 pounds, Oscar Robertson was the first “big guard” and during his 14-year @NBA career with the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee Bucks, The Big O became the top-scoring guard of all time, amassing 26,710 points. pic.twitter.com/VhBaSpAlXX