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NBA Teams - Sacramento Kings Team Profile

By Dennis Velasco, About.com

Introduction:

The Sacramento Kings started as the Rochester Royals of the National Basketball League. The team moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1957 and then moved again to Kansas City, Missouri in 1970. It was there that they were renamed the Kings to reflect the city's baseball team, the Kansas City Royals. They have been located in Sacramento since 1985.

Arena Stats:

Name: ARCO Arena
Opened: 1988
Capacity: 17,317
Defining Characteristic(s): ARCO Arena is noted for its loud crowds and wood floors. The arena has hosted the NCAA Tournament on several occasions, as well as various other sporting events.

Brief History:

Founded: 1945
First NBA Championship: 1951
Last NBA Championship: 1951
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: None
Number of Division Championships: Seven
Number of Playoff Appearances: 32

Hall of Fame Players:

  • Nate Archibald
  • Jerry Lucas
  • Oscar Robertson
  • Maurice Stokes
  • Jack Twyman

Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:

Lowest: $10.00
Highest: $965.00

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