Just Wait ’til Next Year

Just Wait ’til Next Year: 1988 – Chaos, Collapses, and the Curse of Missed Potential

by RobHessing | Jun 14, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Just Wait ’til Next Year | 41 Comments

From trading Reggie Theus to Jerry Reynolds collapsing courtside, the Kings’ 1988-89 season was a turbulent ride of hope, heartbreak, and historical what-ifs — capped by landing the No. 1 pick.

Just Wait ’til Next Year: 1987 – A Wild Ride with Bill Russell and Kenny Smith

by RobHessing | May 17, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Just Wait ’til Next Year | 21 Comments

From hiring an NBA legend to drafting a future broadcaster and living through market crashes, the '87 Kings season had promise, chaos, and a whole lot of “Wait ‘til Next Year” energy.

Just Wait ’til Next Year: 1986: A Tumultuous Season

by RobHessing | May 8, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Just Wait ’til Next Year | 21 Comments

From splashy trades to knee troubles and Whopper-fueled fan chaos, the 1986 Sacramento Kings delivered heartbreak, hilarity, and a whole lot of hope for 1987.

Just Wait ’til Next Year: Reliving 1985, When the Kings Came to Town

by RobHessing | Apr 25, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Just Wait ’til Next Year | 17 Comments

A nostalgic deep-dive into Sacramento’s first NBA season, featuring Phil Johnson’s pornstache, Jerry Reynolds’ wisdom, and the birth of ARCO Arena magic—with more missed layups and fan love than you remember.