The Sacramento Kings have long sought their place in the NBA spotlight. After ending a 16-year playoff drought last season, expectations in Northern California are higher than ever. Powered by the dynamic duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis,

The Sacramento Kings were in a much different position a month ago. Now, they are trying to capitalize on their recent hot stretch with a long-awaited trade.

Christie spent countless hours with Sabonis over the past three years as his player development coach. Christie has watched Sabonis improve his 3-point shooting dramatically from 23.5% in his first season with the Kings to almost 48% this season while doubling his volume.

Kings guard Keon Ellis joins the "Kings Postgame Live" crew following Sacramento's 123-100 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.Keon ellis breaks down Kings' 123-100 blowout win over Wizard

The Washington Wizards hung tough for maybe the first six minutes, and then the Sacramento Kings asserted themselves and cruised to a comfortable victory. The Kings led by six at the end of one, by 14 at the half,