[105] The same uniform design was carried over for the 201920 season, but with red as the base color and powder blue as the trim color. It was announced in February that the Kings had traded Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks for Tyronn Lue, Anthony Johnson, Shelden Williams, Lorenzen Wright and a 2nd round draft pick. [99] The Kings unveiled their new uniforms on June 15, 2016, featuring four designs. The Kings/Vivek are majority owners of the Triple - A squad. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA", "NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. [87] However, Sacramento finished these games with a 3-5 record, missing the play-in game and extending their playoff drought for the 14th consecutive season. The former NBA Rookie of the Year was selected as an All-Star six times while making the All-NBA Second Team three times. The Kings kept their uniforms mostly intact, but the erstwhile primary purple uniforms were retired in favor of the 'City' alternate purple uniforms. for its marketing campaign. Who Owns The Sacramento Kings? But in a game the Kings might have lost in years prior, Sacramento dug deep and defeated the Thunder 123-117, answering coach Mike Brown's pregame plea. 8, trade him to Suns", "Report: Kings trade Marco Belinelli to Hornets for No. [102], As part of the switch to Nike as the NBA's uniform provider, the home and away uniform designations were abolished. [31] Also notable that Bill Wennington was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks and played for the Kings for the 199091 season and after a successful career with the Chicago Bulls returned to the Kings for his final season in 19992000. But Ranadive has become synonymous with Sacramento's problems. He shook off the effects of the fall, even as he had briefly been unconscious. They claimed fourth-year Beno Udrih off waivers from Minnesota. Axelson became the first general manager in the history of sports to fail with the same franchise in four cities: Cincinnati, Kansas City, Omaha and Sacramento. The ownership group sold the team to Sacramento interests for $11 million. Some of their failure was attributable to misfortunes such as the career-altering car crash suffered by promising point guard Bobby Hurley in 1993, and the suicide of Ricky Berry during the 1989 off-season; some was attributed to poor management such as the long tenure of head coach Garry St. Jean and the selection of "Never Nervous" Pervis Ellison with the first overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft. It gave me pause. Raising funds for Stokes' medical treatment, Twyman helped him until his death in April 1970. After Game One in the playoffs three days later, Stokes' head injury was greatly aggravated by airplane cabin pressure during the flight back to Cincinnati for Game Two. Former Kings television broadcaster Jerry Reynolds (1987, 198890) and NBA legend Bill Russell (198788) were the earliest head coaches. Because of an unproductive rookie season by Robinson, he was traded with Francisco Garca and Tyler Honeycutt to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Patrick Patterson, Toney Douglas and Cole Aldrich.[48]. He had a dazzling rookie year in the 198889 season shooting 40.6 percent from the three-point range. The "Sactown" script and off-centered number arrangement paid homage to the Kings uniforms from 1971 to 1994. The Kings later played several home games in St. Louis during the early 1980s to large crowds. In doing this, the Kings became unique; most professional franchises place the team nickname on the home jerseys and the city name on the road jerseys. The place was last reconstructed in 2000. Coach Eric Musselman pleaded no contest to DUI charges early in the season, while Artest got into trouble for neglect of his dogs, and was later accused of domestic assault. It was also the last year that Michael Jackson (selected by the New York Knicks in the second round, 47th pick overall in the 1986 NBA draft but who played his entire career with the Kings) and Ed Pinckney (selected 10th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 1985 NBA draft and played for the Kings from 1987 to 1989) played for the Kings. Poor attendance and lack of sponsorship dollars (the team was third in sports market share by a significant margin behind the NFL's Chiefs (even though they went 14 consecutive seasons without a playoff berth, covering the Kings' entire stay in Kansas City) and MLB's Royals were the main reasons. Thomas and Skinner failed in their attempt to replicate Webber's impact, and as a result the team's record suffered. 6 pick in 2015 NBA draft", "Kings fire Karl, search for 9th coach since '07", "Gleaming Golden 1 Center a big upgrade from Kings' previous eight homes", "Sacramento Kings hire Dave Joerger as next head coach", "2016 NBA Draft: Kings pick Marquese Chriss at No. But after a vote by the NBA Board of Governors, the relocation effort was ended, to the glee of the fans. Kansas City was led by shooting guard Otis Birdsong, strong on both offense and defense, all-around shooting forward Scott Wedman, and passing center Sam Lacey, who had a trademark 25-foot (7.6m) bank shot. Webber's knee required major surgery. They pooled money to meet the steep entry fee of $25,000 dollars and were granted an NBL franchise. However, Chris Webber sustained a major knee injury in Game 2, and the Kings lost in a seven-game series. The Kings' primary uniform set now consists of the white 'Association' uniforms, the purple 'Icon' uniforms and the black 'Statement' uniforms. Twyman and Stokes were later named Hall of Famers. The Kings made the playoffs in 197980 and again in 198081, despite finishing the 198081 regular season at 4042 (.488). The so-called 'City' uniforms are similar to the away uniforms, except that the abbreviation "SAC" in gray appears in front. Some criticized the Kings for their poor team defense, Williams's "flash over substance" style with its many turnovers, and Webber's failure to step up in important match-ups. During the 1990s, Sacramento had other stars like Spud Webb, Kurt Rambis, Wayman Tisdale, Walt Williams, Olden Polynice and Brian Grant, but they only lasted with the team for a few years. [91], In July 2021, Dyal Capital, a unit of Blue Owl Capital, began to solidify a deal investing in the basketball team, giving the investment firm a 5 percent stake in the team with a valuation of $1.5 billion, though another person familiar with the matter placed the valuation closer to $1.8 billion. Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray were also sent to the Kings. As of 2021, it is the last time that the franchise has hosted an All-Star Game. Antoine Carr (acquired from the Atlanta Hawks) played for the Kings in the 199091 NBA season and then was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. As the Royals, the team was often successful on the court, winning the NBA championship in 1951. [53][54] On May 31, 2013, the Kings closed escrow, finalizing the sale to the Ranadiv group at a record valuation of $534 million, beginning a new era for the franchise. However, this alternate lasted only two seasons. The 200506 season started poorly since the Kings had a hard time establishing team chemistry. On April 23, 2009, Kings' Vice President Geoff Petrie announced the firing of Natt and his four assistants, Rex Kalamian, Jason Hamm, Randy Brown and Bubba Burrage.[42]. They joined the National Basketball League in 1945 as the renamed Rochester Royals,[1] winning that league's championship in their first season, 194546. It is the only NBA championship in the franchise's history. [80] Hill was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the 196667 season, the Royals began playing some of their home games in neutral sites such as Cleveland (until the Cavaliers began play in 1970), Dayton and Columbus. Once again, however, the Kings failed to advance, losing the series 23 against the Lakers. They finished eighth in the Western Conference with a 4438 record and were matched up with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. [73] In free agency, the Kings signed Anthony Tolliver, Garrett Temple, Arron Afflalo, Matt Barnes, and Ty Lawson.[74]. While the team kept the 2008-era template, they brought back the 19942002 "Kings" script from the primary logo on both uniforms, along with purple (home) and white (away) numbers. [38], The 2002 Western Conference finals left many fans wondering whether the Kings could have gone on to win a title, and debate would continue for many years after the events of the series. Once the sale had closed and ownership was transferred to Ranadiv, the Kings began making changes to the management and staff. Following the season, the Kings' fired Gentry as head coach. In the 2012 NBA draft they selected Thomas Robinson out of Kansas. However, this was the teams best regular-season record since their last playoff appearance in the 200506 season. [64][65] To free up cap space, Divac traded Nik Stauskas, Carl Landry, Jason Thompson, a future top 10 protected first-round pick, and the right to swap two future first-round picks to the Philadelphia 76ers for the rights to second-round picks Artras Gudaitis and Luka Mitrovi. In August of the 1989 off-season, Berry was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Fair Oaks, California just weeks before his 25th birthday following an argument with his wife. During the 201011 season, the Kings honored the 195051 Rochester Royals championship team by wearing throwback uniforms from that era. Tom Van Arsdale, the shooting forward, "Jumpin" Johnny Green, and Matt Guokas helped Archibald in the first year in Kansas City. Archibald became the first player to lead the league in scoring and assists in the first season in Kansas City. Udrih quickly assumed the starting position for an injured Bibby. The NBA even agreed to host their All-Star Game there in 1956. all. The 2007 off-season was a time of change. The black alternate uniform was kept without any alterations. [63] Following the end of Sacramento's 2953 season for 201415, The Kings made aggressive off-season moves in drafting Willie Cauley-Stein and acquiring Rajon Rondo, Kosta Koufos, Marco Belinelli, and Caron Butler in preparation for the 201516 season. Nearly two weeks later, on December 8, they acquired Rudy Gay in a blockbuster seven-player deal that sent the struggling Patterson and Salmons to Toronto along with Chuck Hayes and off-season acquisition Greivis Vsquez. A new purple uniform, which shares the same template from the home and road uniforms, was introduced in the 199798 season. While still in Cincinnati, the team introduced a most unusual uniform design, which placed the player's surname below his number. Our records show that last assessment was made in 2014 and makes $226k. On May 16, 2013, the Maloof family reached agreement to sell the Kings to a group led by Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur Vivek Ranadiv for a then-record NBA franchise valuation of $535 million. The roster turned over in 1955, except for star guard Bobby Wanzer, who soon became the team's new coach. [112][113] Prior to that, the Kings mascot was "The Gorilla.". no hidden. The side panels were revamped, now only featured on the shorts and at the top half of the uniform. Ernie Grunfeld played the point in this run in place of an injured Ford, as KC used a slow half-court game to win the first two rounds. The home uniform is in white, while the road uniform is in black. Still, they quickly garnered many fans outside of California, many of whom were drawn to the spectacular pairing of Williams and Webber. M Maloof family O Shaquille O'Neal R Vivek Ranadiv Categories: National Basketball Association owners Sacramento Kings personnel Navigation menu Not logged in Talk The owner has churned through executives and coaches, overseeing a dysfunctional culture. The organization sought to add depth to their lineup during the 2014 off-season to complement the Kings' star duo DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay. Distinctions. The Royals reversed their fortunes with Robertson and rose to title contender. Tisdale would go on to play for the Kings for five years. [108], The 202223 "City" uniform featured a gray base and purple trim, and was inspired by the team's near-relocation in 2012 and eventual sale to Vivek Ranadiv. The result was a strong league champion in their first season of existence as the Royals during the 194546 season. The Kings lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Seattle SuperSonics. They later jumped with three other NBL teams to the Basketball Association of America, forerunner of the NBA, in 1948. Of the original owners of the Kings - Joe, Bob Cook, Gregg, Gregg's father, Frank Lukenbill, Steve Cippa and Frank McCormack - only Joe and Cook (who was featured in the first part of this series, which was published in July) remain in the ownership of the Kings. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadiv issued the following statement regarding the ownership transfer of the franchise from the Maloof Family: "On behalf of the entire. The change of venue had been said to have been partly suggested by Jack Twyman and Dave Piontek, who were two of several roster players on the new Royals from that area. Stokes, a tremendous talent who could play center, forward and guard, was 2nd in the NBA in rebounds and 3rd in assists, a double-feat only Wilt Chamberlain has matched for a full season. The 200405 season marked change for the Kings, who lost three starters from the famed 2002 team. Many commentators and journalists would question the decisions made by the referees during Game 6, specifically that the Lakers were awarded a staggering 27 free throws in the fourth quarter, many of which came from what were in retrospect proved to be no-calls. The Kings improved by five games and finished the 200708 season 3844, and missed the playoffs by a bigger margin (12 games) than the previous season (8 games). 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He reported directly to Steve Jobs as Vice President of. Roster Last transaction: February 23, 2023. In April 1957, the Harrison brothers moved the Royals to Cincinnati, a city that was then trying to obtain an NBA expansion franchise. The player names were now in a standard monotone serif font which was used by several NBA teams. This list may not reflect recent changes . The Kings drafted Jason Williams in the 1998 NBA draft, signed Vlade Divac, and traded for Chris Webber prior to the lockout-shortened season of 199899. Six of the team's shaken players simply retired on the spot. The bad kind ", Dyer, Mike. Despite the excellent play of Cousins and Evans, both of whom were front-runners in Rookie of the Year voting[43][44] and received All-Rookie First Team honors,[45][46] the Kings still ranked near the bottom of the NBA, going 2557 in Evans' rookie year, and 2458 in Cousins' rookie year. [89] With the Rockets, McNair spent thirteen years working under Daryl Morey, serving in various roles; he was most recently named assistant general manager in 2018. In the 2011 NBA draft the Kings traded for the draft rights of Jimmer Fredette in a three-team deal with the Charlotte Bobcats and the Milwaukee Bucks, with the Kings receiving John Salmons sending Beno Udrih. After selling out every home game since 1999, the 200708 season sold out only three games at ARCO Arena with attendance averaging 13,500 fans per home game, almost 4,000 below capacity. During the 2018 NBA draft, the Kings selected Duke center Marvin Bagley III. Corliss Williamson, Brendan Malone, Chris Jent, and Dee Brown were brought in as assistant coaches. Newcomers Wells and Abdur-Rahim made major contributions early, but both were injured and missed a significant number of games. The Kings' mid-1980s powder blue jerseys were first brought back in the 200405 season to celebrate the franchise's 20th season in Sacramento. [27] A $12-million conversion of an 82,000 square-foot warehouse into what would become the first ARCO Arena was announced on October 15, 1984. The team also wore blue versions of the Rochester throwbacks in the 201415 season. The team, however, found it increasingly difficult to turn a profit in the comparatively small market of Rochester and relocated to Cincinnati in 1957, becoming the Cincinnati Royals. The Kings continued to struggle under Natt, ending up with the NBA's worst record for the 200809 season at 1765. In the off-season of 2004, Divac signed with the Lakers, which prompted the Kings to sign Brad Miller to start at center. One of the team's early stars was Lester Harrison, a local high school star of some publicity before joining the team. During all three years, 19451948, the team played over 300 total games, hosting most of them. 6", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sacramento_Kings&oldid=1141953832, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 19:09. Though not as exciting or flashy as they had been in previous years with Williams, the team became much more effective and disciplined with Bibby at the helm. In 1994, the Kings radically changed their look, adopting a new color scheme of purple, silver, black and white. The Sacramento Kings announced Friday owner Vivek Ranadiv and Arctos Sports Partners bought out the shares of minority owners Mark Friedman, Brad Jenkins, Mark Mastrov, Andy Miller and. All of the Kings retired numbers are hanging in the rafters of the Golden 1 Center. Damien Barling (@damienbarling) August 26, 2022. Jack Twyman came to the aid of his teammate, and even legally adopted Stokes. The deal, which includes the River Cats' Sutter Health Park, would expand Ranadive's real estate development in downtown . The black 'Global' uniforms substitute the crown for a standing lion crest on top, along with a solid gray side stripe on the right and the primary logo on the left leg. How can you explain a game where Scot Pollard fouls out when he's two feet from Shaquille O'Neal, or that Doug Christie is called for a ridiculous touch foul just as Chris Webber spikes Bryant's drive to the hoop, or that Mike Bibby is called for a foul deep in the fourth quarter after Bryant pops him in the nose with an elbow? New coach Bob Cousy traded Lucas in 1969. The Kings named Eric Musselman as his replacement. for sale. For the 197273 season, the renamed and relocated Kansas City-Omaha Kings kept their uniforms and logos, with the exception of the name change. The general manager was fired in a scandal in which he was found to be reusing marked postage stamps. Each of these moves was attributed to general manager Geoff Petrie, who has won the NBA Executive of the Year Award twice. They finished the season 3349 (their worst in 9 years) which landed them in fifth place in the Pacific Division. Thompson was drafted by the Kings in the first round, fifth overall pick in the 1982 NBA draft. The early 1990s were difficult for the Kings. On May 9, 2022, Golden State Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown was announced as the next head coach of the Kings. [76] They also selected North Carolina forward Justin Jackson with the 15th pick, Duke center Harry Giles with the 20th pick,[77] and Kansas point guard Frank Mason III with the 34th pick. 5 overall pick, dealt by Sacramento Kings to Houston Rockets", "Some businesses think big during the downturn", "Swimwear magnate invests in NBA's Kings", "Kings to stay in Sacramento as owners reject Seattle move", "Sacramento group, Maloof family reach deal for Kings", "NBA Board of Governors unanimously approves sale of Kings", "Kings sale closes escrow, final price is record $534 million", "Report: New Kings ownership to let GM Geoff Petrie go", "Keith Smart Relieved of Head Coaching Duties", "D'Alessandro begins 'dream job' as Kings GM", "Shaq Buys Less Than 5% of Sacramento Kings", "DeMarcus Cousins Named to 2015 NBA All-Star Team", "Kings Name Vlade Divac Vice President of Basketball and Franchise Operations", "Kings select Willie Cauley-Stein with No. While the sponsored Seagrams balked at additional expenses involved, Harrison and his lawyer brother Jack jumped at the chance. Most Kansas City sports fans preferred to spend their entertainment dollar on the Royals, who won the American League West division championship four times in five seasons between 1976 and 1980, and reached the 1980 World Series. The Kings lost to the Utah Jazz 123117 in their season opener on October 17, 2018. They finished with a league-best record of 6121, winning 36 of 41 at home. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Sacramento Kings seasons. [72] The Kings selected four players in the 2016 NBA draft Greek center Georgios Papagiannis with the 13th pick, Syracuse shooting guard Malachi Richardson with the 22nd pick, Kentucky forward Skal Labissiere with the 28th pick, and Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins with the 59th pick. Their final season in 198485 resulted in a 3151 (.378) record, as fans stayed away from Kemper Arena in droves, with average attendance of 6,410. [103], Nike also released a special edition 'City' uniform that pays tribute to both local culture and team heritage. Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien lured Wedman and Birdsong away with big contract offers. Historical records for this building show 1 business that may no longer be listed at this address. ", "Report to the Board of Governors of the National Basketball Association", "Rockets agree to send pick, Greene, Jackson to Kings for Artest", "Kings fire interim coach Natt, four assistant coaches", "Kings' Evans takes home T-Mobile Rookie of Year award", "Blake Griffin named 201011 T-Mobile Rookie of the Year", "NBA.com: Evans, Jennings, Curry unanimous All-Rookie team picks", "Unanimous pick Griffin leads T-Mobile All-Rookie team roster", "Kings Acquire John Salmons and Draft Rights to Jimmer Fredette in Three-Team Trade", "Thomas Robinson, 2012 No. [47] This move was heavily panned by fans and media; by moving down in the draft and losing longtime starter Udrih for the unproductive Salmons, most found it difficult to find a bright spot in the deal. The real person who should be fired by the Sacramento Kings: Owner Vivek Ranadive By Marcos Breton Updated November 22, 2021 8:15 AM A fan vomited courtside Saturday night as the Sacramento. In the 2013 NBA draft on June 27, the Kings selected Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore, who was widely projected to go top-five, with the seventh overall pick. However, a series of bad luck incidents prevented the team from building on its success. However, the management traded Archibald, and wasted high draft picks. In 19992000, the Kings' only notable transaction was trading shooting guard Tariq Abdul-Wahad to the Orlando Magic in exchange for veteran shooting guard Nick Anderson. The team plays its home games at the Golden 1 Center. On September 23, 2013, Shaquille O'Neal purchased a minority share of the team, jokingly dubbing the team's new organization the "Shaqramento Kings".[60]. The franchise again failed to find success in its market and moved after the 198485 season to Sacramento, where they presently reside. [104], For the 201819 season, the Kings tweaked the 'City' uniforms, replacing the lion head logo with the wordmark "Sactown". [114] This list includes draft rights that were acquired from trades with other teams. By December 30, the team held a 1916 record. [85], Earlier in the season, the Kings were rocked by the discovery that their former chief revenue officer, Jeff David, had embezzled $13.4 million in sponsorship payments from the Kings and their corporate partners over four years. Fitzsimmons won the Midwest Division in 197879 with rookie point guard Phil Ford, who was NBA Rookie of the Year in 1979. 126 properties and 126 addresses found on Kings Crossing Terrace in Ashburn, VA. In late 1963, another local superstar, Jerry Lucas, joined the team. "I challenged the guys before the game . Jimmy Walker teamed with Archibald as the Kings made the playoffs the second year. This move was complemented by the re-signing of Webber to a maximum-salary contract, securing their superstar long term. They also selected point guard and former McDonald's All-American Ray McCallum, Jr. from the University of Detroit with the 36th pick. [71] Later in the evening, the Kings traded Marco Belinelli to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the 22nd pick in the draft. He suffered a seizure and was permanently hospitalized, a tragedy that greatly shook the team. Robertson was traded to Milwaukee in 1970, where he immediately won an NBA title. George J. Maloof Sr., Adrienne Maloof, George J. Maloof Jr. Following the loss of Ricky Berry, 198990 season featured Pervis Ellison, who was first overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft by the Kings, and acquisition Wayman Tisdale (from the Indiana Pacers, second pick overall in the 1985 NBA draft). In his first season, he made the NBA All-Rookie First Team. On July 10, NBA executive Chris Granger was hired as team president. Giles sat out the entire season due to a leg injury despite previous reports that he would make his rookie debut in January. (The Kings did not win another playoff series for two decades.). Sacramento was known for having strong fan support, and while they won over 60 percent of their home games, the team struggled on the road, going 140 on the road in a single season. This rivalry did not last, and the Royals moved to Kansas City only a few years later. refresh results with search filters . [61] Sacramento added Darren Collison, Ryan Hollins and Ramon Sessions through free agency signings, as well as drafting Nik Stauskas prior to the start of the 201415 season. The Royals won the NBA title in 1951 by defeating the New York Knicks 43. Before the 201112 season a black alternate uniform was introduced, sharing the same template as the home and road uniforms, but with the classic script "Kings" wordmark and silver numbers. With this in mind, the 195657 season was the Royals' last in Rochester. Playing their first game on October 30, against the Nuggets, the Kings won 9088, despite being without projected starters Landry and Mbah a Moute. However, despite fan loyalty the Kings saw little success in subsequent seasons, and the team did not make the playoffs again until the 1996 NBA playoffs in the 199596 NBA season. Kings are trying to make over their image after sale . [107], The 202122 "City" uniform featured references of the Kings' previous uniform designs. Since 2006, the Kings have had sixteen consecutive losing seasons, the most in NBA history. The 195859 Cincinnati team featured five rookies, with Lovellette, King and other key players having left the team in the wake of Stokes' tragic injury. They were led by a 30-point, 14 rebound performance from DeMarcus Cousins, and a putback dunk by Jason Thompson with under a minute to play which sealed the victory for the Kings. cars & trucks - by owner There was no draft for the league in the selection of new players. A year later, the BAA absorbed the remaining NBL teams to become the National Basketball Association (NBA). [15][16][17] For the next two seasons, they played several home games at St. Louis. During the 202223 season, the Kings began lighting a large, purple beam into the night sky after every game won, inspiring chants of "light the beam" from the crowd at the end of victories at home.[96]. After the 199293 season, Rambis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move seemed certain towards the end of the year, with Grant Napear and Jerry Reynolds emotionally signing off at the final home game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. In the summer of 1968, Owner Louis Jacobs died and ownership went to his sons Jeremy and Max Jacobs. Shooting often for the beleaguered team, Twyman was the second NBA player to ever average 30 points per game for an NBA season. The numbers are black on both uniforms. List of the last five seasons completed by the Kings. Their best seasons to date in the city were in the early 2000s, including a very successful 200102 season when they had the best record in the NBA at 6121 (a winning percentage of .744).[10][11][12][13][14]. They also drafted Turkish power forward Hedo Trkolu, further improving their bench rotation. Bob Cousy gave way to Phil Johnson, who was fired midyear in 1977 and replaced by Larry Staverman, a player on the team on two separate occasions when it was in Cincinnati (Staverman coached for a brief time and then resigned in May 1981 to take up the role of team president's assistant for the Cleveland Browns).[26]. The team had two more seasons of success during their NBL years, which permitted the team to play non-league opponents. A month later, on July 30, Turner Construction was selected to be the builder of the arena. Seizure and was permanently hospitalized, a local high school star of some publicity before joining team. 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