What if... the Sacramento Kings had a New Year's Resolution, what would it be?

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          A stability in the coaching position would be a good start. Early in the season, head coach Mike Malone was fired after going 11-13. DeMarcus Cousins has already played with four different coaches in his first five seasons in the NBA. This doesn't show much faith in the organization but Cousins is sticking to the program. With the addition of Rudy Gay last year, they team has an athletic wingman who can create their own offense and drive to the basket. The arrival of Darren Collison has certainly been an upgrade over Isaiah Thomas on defense. He can be pesky against other guards averaging 1.6 steals per game. What the Kings need to work on is at the power forward and shooting guard position. A player like Taj Gibson would be a great pickup because he can be a defensive presence inside the paint with Cousins. The duo could be similar to Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah, or Blake Griffin and Deandre Jordan. Sometimes it's tough to handle the paint by yourself and with the help of Gibson, it might ease up at times for Cousins, resulting in more energy on offense whom they heavily rely on. Playing for Team USA, Cousins has shown signs of maturity which has led to his first All-Star appearance selection for the West. Congratulations, Demarcus Cousins!

           What can the Kings hope for? We know DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay are not enough to bring them to the playoffs especially with a crowded Western Conference. They can also go after a shooter to kick out to when Cousins is doubled in the post. Someone like Wesley Matthews who is a perfect fit for Lamarcus Aldridge, would be a great pickup. He can shoot the three ball and more importantly, defend his position. Kyle Korver is another player who can space the floor but it looks like he won't be leaving the Atlanta Hawks who seems like a perfect team for him. His impact doesn't show in the stats but he creates easier shots for his teammates because of his lethal outside shooting, a major reason why the Atlanta Hawks are 38-8 and winners of 17 straight games. Having any one of these players for the Kings who be great. Let's see if the Sacramento Kings can improve on their weakness and fight for a playoff spot where they haven't been to for over nine years.