Billy Owens was another like Brian Grant who saw a lot of struggle in Sacramento but built team character fighting the Sonics, Jazz, and Suns for playoff seeding yearly.  Owens averaged 11.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and gave effort every time on the court.

I recall watching Owens on a nightly basis when the Kings were in the hunt for the playoffs. His consistent yield of production per minute reinforced the confidence that the Kings held for Billy's performance. When Billy Owens was traded to Golden State, Mitch Richmond entered Sacramento. In this transaction the Kings franchised took a new path.