There's a hidden benefit to where we're at right now: we've moved past any narratives like "the Kings are a surprise team" or "can the Kings keep up what they've done in the regular season" etc.
The conversation during half among Jaylen and Stephen A was speaking of the Kings as a legitimate contender, of course without any ceremonious occasion. But that's how it happens. You wake up one day and you're taken seriously. I think the Kangz are finally dead. And, more importantly, dead on the inside of the org and players' psyches as well.
These are things that don't get written about, but you know if you've been around. A marked change.