The Kings ended their longstanding playoff drought on Wednesday night after beating the Trail Blazers 120–80. Sacramento is going to the postseason for the first time since the 2006 playoffs—but it also means something else for an NFL team.
Another franchise now holds the longest playoff drought among teams in the four major American sports leagues: the Jets.
New York’s 12-year playoff drought is now the longest of any team. Led by Rex Ryan and quarterback Mark Sanchez, the Jets made their last postseason appearance in 2010 when they played in their second-consecutive AFC championship game.