Hope springs eternal, and eternal (or perhaps eternity) is key when speaking of the Sacramento Kings and its fans. Join us as we look back on 31 summers of your Sacramento Kings – Basket-Sobbins! Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and re-visit the summers that have shaped the franchise and brought us to this point. Part 1: The early years.
1985: If there were any expectations regarding the team, I sure don't remember them. The City of Sacramento was so excited to have the Kings in Sacramento, hardly anyone actually cared or gave a thought to the actual quality of the roster.