Kings History:
In 1983, a group of Sacramento businessmen purchased the Kansas City Kings for $10.5 million. In 1985, the NBA Board of Governors granted the petition to move the Kings to Sacramento. October 25, 1985, the first game of the 1985-86 NBA season, marked the beginning of the Kings reign in Sacramento.
- Kings timeline:
- 1948-1957: Rochester Royals
- 1957-1971: Cincinnati Royals
- 1972-1975: Kansas City-Omaha Kings
- 1975-1985: Kansas City Kings
- 1985-Now: Sacramento Kings
Arena:
NBA opponents beware, Arco Arena is one of the toughest crowds.
- Capacity: 17,317
- Built: 1988
- Address: One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95834
- Box office: (916) 928-6900
Kings Owners:
The Maloof family has owned the kings since 1999.
Noteworthy Players:
- Nate Archibald, Cincinnati/KC-Omaha, 1970-76
- Bob Davies, Rochester, 1948-55
- Vlade Divac, Sacramento, 1998-2004
- Bobby Jackson, Sacramento, 2000-05
- Sam Lacey, Cincinnati/Kansas City-Omaha/Kansas City, 1970-82
- Jerry Lucas, Cincinnati, 1963-70
- Olden Polynice, Sacramento, 1993-98
- Mitch Richmond, Sacramento, 1991-98
- Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati, 1960-70
- Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento, 1998-2005
- Maurice Stokes, Rochester/Cincinnati, 1955-58
- Reggie Theus, Sacramento, 1983-88
- Wayman Tisdale, Sacramento, 1988-94
- Jack Twyman, Rochester/Cincinnati, 1955-66
- Chris Webber, Sacramento, 1998-2005
Playoff Record:
Rochester Royals
- Western Division Champs: 3 (1949, 1951, 1952)
- NBA Champs: 1 (1951)