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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 14: Larry Tanenbaum presents NBA Hall of Famer and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan a jersey signifying Charlotte as the host city for the 2017 All-Star game during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

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Apr 9, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Sacramento Kings: Microsoft

The Los Angeles Clippers could have used Microsoft as a corporate sponsor, but they’re the petty choice to choose Apple. Thus, the Sacramento Kings are gifted the opportunity to place a corporate logo on their jerseys that matches the story of the organization.

Yes, Microsoft has the Xbox One—for the Kings, that’s DeMarcus Cousins—but why can’t it create enough complementary products to catch up to Apple—for the Kings, the rest of the Western Conference?

According to Yahoo! Finance, Apple’s stock was listed at $104.35 per share as of April 26 at 4:00 p.m. ET. By comparison, Microsoft checks in at a distant $51.44 per share as of that same date—less than half of Apple’s stock.

The same story can be told about the current state of the Kings.

Cousins is a genuine star whose production—26.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.4 blocks—ranks amongst the best in the NBA. Yet, despite his tremendous individual play, Sacramento hasn’t made the playoffs since 2006.

Both Microsoft and the Kings need something to better complement their cash cow.

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