8. Vivek Ranadive, Sacramento Kings
In May of 2013, Kings fans in Sacramento had their prayers answered. Ranadive was buying the team, saving it from a move to Seattle, Southern California, or anyplace else. The Kings were staying in Sacramento.
One of the first things Ranadive did was fire coach Keith Smart. That was justifiable. Most owners want to bring their own guys in. Smart’s 48-93 record in Sacramento didn’t justify breaking that norm. However, Ranadive is now on his fourth coach since firing Smart. The man hasn’t even owned the team for four full years.
Even Dan Snyder would question that logic.
At one point ahead of the 2014-15 season, Ranadive reportedly suggested that Sacramento’s D-League team play 4-on-5 defense to cherry pick on offense.
Despite a complete lack of success, Ranadive seems to think he’s got things figured out. He believes that Buddy Hield could be the next Stephen Curry. That’s an opinion that most people, including Hield himself, disagree with.
Like York, we almost have to admire Ranadive for his efficiency when it comes to being a blowhard. He drove right in to the deep end of this pool. But while York oversaw a genuine championship contender for three years, Ranadive has yet to enjoy a winning record as an owner.