There might be a different perspective here.
I would agree on the constant negativity and to some extent I’m guilty as charged. However, all organizations are responsive to the views of their customers. I think Vivek is particularly so. A significant portion of the fan base is clearly anti-tank and those opinions play into organizational philosophy. The Kings organization is largely echoing the opinion of their customers. So changing the general consensus does matter.
I would agree on the constant negativity and to some extent I’m guilty as charged. However, all organizations are responsive to the views of their customers. I think Vivek is particularly so. A significant portion of the fan base is clearly anti-tank and those opinions play into organizational philosophy. The Kings organization is largely echoing the opinion of their customers. So changing the general consensus does matter.
Bottom line the NBA is a business. The Kings are a business. They're going to do what's best in their mind for both the short and long-term success of their business. They are judged most by those who put forth their hard-earned money to land their butts in the seats. Those are - and should be - the ones they answer to. If the general consensus of those paying customers is they do not and will not pay to watch a team tank, that's gonna impact decisions.