Sacramento Kings (original) (raw)

The Sacramento Kings are a National Basketball Association team based in Sacramento, California.

Founded: 1945 in the National Basketball League,joined the NBA in 1948.

Formerly known as: Rochester Royals (1945-57), Cincinnati Royals (1957-72), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972-75), Kansas City Kings (1975-85)

Home Arena: ARCO Arena

Uniform colors: Purple and black

Logo design: The words "SACRAMENTO KINGS" superimposed over crossed lances, a basketball beneath

NBL Championships: 1945-46

NBA Championships: 1950-51

Franchise history

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers:

• Oscar Robertson

Not to be forgotten:

• Mitch Richmond
• Hedo Turkoglu
• Spud Webb
• Wayman Tisdale

Retired numbers:

• 1 Nate Archibald
• 6 (Sixth Man) - The Fans
• 11 Bob Davies
• 12 Maurice Stokes
• 14 Oscar Robertson
• 27 Jack Twyman
• 44 Sam Lacey

Current stars:

• Mike Bibby
• Doug Christie
• Vlade Divac
• Bobby Jackson
• Brad Miller
• Peja Stojakovic
• Chris Webber

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