STAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, that is right Kings fans! The Maloof brothers have issued a statement that says, "Out of respect to Kings fans and the regional business community, we have decided to remain in Sacramento for the 2011-12 season." The official press release, viewable on Kings.com, goes on to say that the NBA Board of Governors have given the assurance to the Maloofs that should an arena plan not come to fruition, they [Maloofs] will have their full support in 2012-13 to move the team to another NBA market. We all know that market would likely be Anaheim again.
What does this mean? It means we all better put on our big boy and girl panties and get this arena built. Without it, these past few months will be for nothing. We will have to relive the gut wrenching, heart breaking, tearful goodbyes all over again. I had the pleasure of being at the then thought final Sacramento Kings game. I won't lie, I shed a few tears. I was also among the huge crowd that remained after for the "Here We Sit" movement. Nothing has made me more proud to be a Kings fan. It was a sight to behold. Emotions were running for everyone from Grant and Jerry's tearful send off seen around the world to the signs, sadness, and tears in the arena.
Forget if they build it they will come. It's more like if we build it they will stay!
No comments:
Post a Comment