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Sacramento Kings

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 (capacity 17,317) Plans are currently underway to replace ARCO Arena with a new basketball facility.
Uniform colors: Purple and black
Logo design: The words "SACRAMENTO KINGS" superimposed over crossed lances, a basketball beneath
NBL Championships: 1946
NBA Championships: 1951
2004-05 Record: 50-32

Franchise history


Facts

  • The Kings' uniform colors are similar to those of the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings.

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers

  • Nate Archibald (Kansas City/Omaha)
  • Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati)
  • Maurice Stokes (Rochester/Cincinnati)
  • Jack Twyman (Rochester/Cincinnati)

Not to be forgotten

  • Jon Barry
  • Doug Christie
  • Vlade Divac
  • Otto Graham (Rochester)
  • Mitch Richmond
  • Kenny Smith
  • Spud Webb
  • Jason Williams
  • Chris Webber

Retired numbers

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

Current Roster

Starters

  • C - #52 Brad Miller (Purdue)
  • PF - #9 Kenny Thomas (New Mexico)
  • SF - #16 Peja Stojakovic (Peđa Stojaković / Пеђа Стојаковић) (Serbia)
  • PG - #10 Mike Bibby (Arizona)
  • SG - #5 Cuttino Mobley (Rhode Island)

Reserves

  • C - #00 Greg Ostertag (Kansas)
  • PF - #25 Darius Songaila (Wake Forest)
  • PF - #34 Corliss Williamson (Arkansas)
  • SF - #15 Erik Daniels (Kentucky)
  • F/C - #54 Brian Skinner (Baylor)
  • SG - #5 Maurice Evans (Texas)
  • PG - #50 Eddie House (Arizona State)
  • SG - #24 Bobby Jackson (Minnesota)
  • PG - #23 Kevin Martin (Western Carolina)

Current stars

  • Rick Adelman (coach)
  • Mike Bibby
  • Bobby Jackson
  • Brad Miller
  • Cuttino Mobley
  • Brian Skinner
  • Peja Stojakovic
  • Kenny Thomas
  • Corliss Williamson



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. Jerry Coleman, former second-baseman for the New York Yankees in the 1950s, has been the Padres' play-by-play announcer since 1972, except in one year (1980) in which Coleman managed the team.

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Brian Skinner. The San Diego Chicken began performing for the team in 1974. Cuttino Mobley. His wife, Joan, assumed control of the team until selling it in 1990. Brad Miller. He died just before he could see his team win their first National League pennant (after dramatically rallying from a 2-0 deficit against the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS) in 1984. Bobby Jackson. Kroc (founder of McDonald's restaurants) purchased the Padres and kept them in San Diego.

Mike Bibby. In 1974, with the team on the brink of relocating to Washington, D.C., Ray A. Rick Adelman (coach). Despite initial excitement and a new playing field at San Diego (now Qualcomm) Stadium, the team struggled, finishing in last place in each of its first six seasons. PG - #23 Kevin Martin (Western Carolina). In 1969, San Diego joined the ranks of Major League Baseball as one of four new expansion teams. SG - #24 Bobby Jackson (Minnesota). That minor league franchise won the PCL title in 1937, led by then-18-year-old San Diegan Ted Williams.

PG - #50 Eddie House (Arizona State). The Padres adopted their name from the Pacific Coast League team which arrived in San Diego in 1936. SG - #5 Maurice Evans (Texas). They are in the Western Division of the National League. F/C - #54 Brian Skinner (Baylor). The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. SF - #15 Erik Daniels (Kentucky). Peoria Padres.

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PG - #10 Mike Bibby (Arizona). Pitching Saves: 53 (1998) Trevor Hoffman. SF - #16 Peja Stojakovic (Peđa Stojaković / Пеђа Стојаковић) (Serbia). Pitching Strikeouts: 257 (1998) Kevin Brown. PF - #9 Kenny Thomas (New Mexico). Pitching Wins: 22 (1976) Randy Jones. C - #52 Brad Miller (Purdue). Walks: 132 (1989) Jack Clark.

44 Sam Lacey. Hitting Streak: 34 games (1987) Benito Santiago. 27 Jack Twyman. Stolen Bases 70 (1984) Alan Wiggins. 14 Oscar Robertson. Triples: 13 (1987) Tony Gwynn. 12 Maurice Stokes. Doubles: 49 (1997) Tony Gwynn.

11 Bob Davies. Runs: 126 (1996) Steve Finley. 6 (Sixth Man) - The Fans. Hits: 220 (1997) Tony Gwynn. 2 Mitch Richmond. Batting Average: .394 (1994) Tony Gwynn. 1 Nate Archibald. Runs Batted In: 130 (1996) Ken Caminiti.

Chris Webber. Home Runs: 50 (1998) Greg Vaughn. Jason Williams. 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball). Spud Webb. 35 Randy Jones. Kenny Smith. 31 Dave Winfield.

Mitch Richmond. 19 Tony Gwynn. Otto Graham (Rochester). 6 Steve Garvey. Vlade Divac. Dave Winfield. Doug Christie. Alan Wiggins.

Jon Barry. David Wells. Jack Twyman (Rochester/Cincinnati). Garry Templeton. Maurice Stokes (Rochester/Cincinnati). Ozzie Smith. Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati). Gary Sheffield.

Nate Archibald (Kansas City/Omaha). Phil Plantier. The Kings' uniform colors are similar to those of the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings. Fred McGriff. Randy Jones (Cy Young Award winner, 1976). Tony Gwynn (retired 2001).

Rich Gossage. Clarence "Cito" Gaston. Steve Finley. Nate Colbert.

Ken Caminiti. Kevin Brown. Roberto Alomar.   5 Rob Picciolo (third base).

40 Tony Muser (bench). 12 Dave Magadan (hitting). 25 Davey Lopes (first base). 36 Darren Balsley (pitching).

48 Darrel Akerfelds (bullpen). Coaches

    . 15 Bruce Bochy. Manager
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      Dave Winfield. Ozzie Smith. Gaylord Perry. Willie McCovey.

      Rollie Fingers.