Several months ago, if you were to ask anybody who was paying attention to the possible move of the Sacramento Kings, they would’ve told you that it appeared as if they were headed to Seattle. Everything seemed to be falling in place for Seattle, who is dying for another NBA franchise.
However, slowly but surely, Sacramento continued to regain steam and regain traction in the conversation which was spearheaded by mayor and Sacramento native, Kevin Johnson.
The city’s hard work has paid off as it appears the Kings will be staying put.
The Sacramento Kings finally appear to be staying put in the state capital, possibly ending an emotional saga that has dragged on for nearly three years.
The NBA‘s relocation committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that owners reject the application for the Kings to relocate to Seattle, the latest — and by far the strongest — in a long line of cities that almost landed the franchise. The 12 league owners on the committee made the decision over a conference call and forwarded the recommendation to the NBA Board of Governors.
H/T: LA Times
