Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby has reignited a long-running NBA debate by saying, in no uncertain terms, that the Kings were robbed against the Los Angeles Lakers. His reaction brings fresh attention to one of the league’s most argued-over playoff storylines.
Bibby’s view reflects what many Sacramento fans have believed for years about that Kings-Lakers matchup. Even long after the series ended, it remains a defining part of how that era of Kings basketball is remembered and why emotions still run high whenever it comes up.
The discussion also included admiration for the Kings team itself. Joe Johnson reflected on how enjoyable it was to face that Sacramento group, pointing to the passing ability and basketball intelligence that stood out across the roster. He highlighted players such as Chris Webber, Vlade Divac and Doug Christie as key examples of the team’s feel for the game.
Those comments underline why the early-2000s Kings still hold a special place in NBA history. They are remembered not only for the controversy surrounding the Lakers series, but also for a skilled, unselfish style that made Sacramento one of the most respected teams of that period.
