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The reluctant king; the team-first superstar and short-list MVP candidate is fine with leading Sacramento to the promised land—just don't ask him to brag about it

Basketball Digest,  May-June, 2004  by Brett Ballantini

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We've grown up in the last few years and understand that defense is so important, and half-court offense is important too, when it comes to the playoffs. Actually, it's patience that will be what gets us [to the Finals].

BD: We've been predicting the year of the Kings for a couple seasons now. The team looks stronger than ever, and somewhat injury-proof. What do you have to do this season to win it all?

PS: I like that nobody has been counting on us since training camp started. No one has been considering us a championship contender. It's good. We're keeping our feet on the ground, not saying a lot, and just going out and playing hard.

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