The Kings Were Robbed in 2002 | Sacramento Kings News

Mike Bibby’s still haunted by the 2002 Western Conference Finals against the Lakers, convinced the Kings were robbed—especially in Game Six, where he believes the Lakers got an unfair barrage of free throws that cost them a shot at the title. He reflects on how winning that series might’ve rewritten his career, even earning him a Finals MVP, but also gives massive respect to Shaq and Kobe, calling them two of the greatest ever. Despite the bitter loss—and the Lakers’ eventual three-peat—the Kings’ 2002 run remains their golden era, a peak they haven’t matched in 22 years. It’s a tale of near-misses, legacy-defining battles, and the razor-thin margins that define championship history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13b679ce98599a80