JAX Exchange - Spring 2026 - Magazine - Page 74

F O RT Y Y E A R S O F L E G AC Y
T H E J A C Q U E LY N C E L E B R AT E S T H E
SACRAMENTO KINGS
The Kings hold a uniquely important place in our city’s identity and civic pride.
The 2025-26 season marks 10 years of Golden 1 Center, but the Kings have been central to
Sacramento’s story for over four decades.
1994
THE KINGS FIND THEIR IDENTITY
The Kings reveal their new team colors, uniforms,
and logo with Sacramento written proudly at the
forefront. Marking an era of purple, silver, and
black dominance for decades to come.
E A R LY
1985
2000’S
THE KINGS MOVE TO
SACRAMENTO HELPS
C U LT I VA T E P R I D E &
IDENTITY
“ G R E AT E S T S H OW O N C O U R T ”
GIVES THE CITY A TEAM TO
BELIEVE IN
The NBA Board of Governors
approved the move from Kansas City
to Sacramento for the 1985-86 season,
making the Kings o昀케cially ours. Over
the years, their presence has given
Sacramento a sense of place and
distinction, proving that we’re not just
a stop on I-5 or “that place where the
government works.” The Kings put
Sacramento on the national sports map
and continue to boost our city’s visibility.
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The Kings create moments that unite the
entire region. Everyone remembers where
they were during those early 2000s playo昀昀
runs – the thrilling, fast-paced basketball,
the electric crowds, the cowbells (oh, the
cowbells). The Greatest Show on Court was
led by stars like Chris Webber, Mike Bibby,
Doug Christie, and Peja Stojaković. The
intense 2002 Western Conference Finals
captivated the entire region, turning even
casual observers into devoted fans.

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