The Kings and Their Court

Amidst the chaos of the NBA Playoffs, the Sacramento Kings discreetly made one of the most important decisions in the NBA this year. The Kings aren’t moving to Anaheim, or Seattle, or anywhere- at least not for one more year. They have decided to remain in Sacramento for the 2011-12 season, in a last ditch effort
to stave off relocation.

“One more chance.”

That is the message the Kings are sending to Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA All-Star and one of the key figures in this final effort to keep the organization in town. For 13 years, the Kings organization has been trying to work with the city of Sacramento to get a new arena. They currently play at Power Balance Pavilion, more widely remembered as ARCO Arena. Built in 1988, the arena seats just 17,317 people, the second smallest arena capacity in the NBA. In addition to the small arena, Sacramento is the NBA’s 10th smallest television market. Being so small, the Kings organization has found it hard to secure funding for a new arena, especially in such a trying economical time as it is.

How Can You Still Hate the Sonics Ownership?!

My friend and I were talking today about the Sonics, due to all the hype about the Hornets possible moves. He exclaimed he is still boycotting Starbucks Coffee because of Howard Schultz. I think it is ridiculous how much Seattle people hate the move. I understand, it was a big part of people's lives, bringing back many memories. But what it all boils down to is business. People don't seem to realize these days that everything is about money.