The Beam Team Made the Finals — Just Not for Sacramento

Mike Brown, De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes helped end the Kings playoff drought. Now they're competing for a championship elsewhere.

By Blake | 0 Comments | May 31, 2026

Jan 3, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown talks with guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Some of the key cogs of the Beam Team are in the NBA Finals. Mike Brown, De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes, just a few years removed from Sacramento are at the top of the league with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Does it hurt? Yes. Is it frustrating? Yes. Am I happy for all of them? Absolutely.

But it’s just another reminder of what a mess the Kings franchise is.

For all Kings fans – this is a safe space. Give us your thoughts in the comment section on the fact that our former coach (Coach of the Year) and former best player that broke the playoff drought in Sacramento are now facing off against each other in the NBA Finals.

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