Sacramento Kings players have a long history of pranks involving the snack kernel.
Popcorn stunts have long been a staple of the NBA, but it was New Year's Eve in Sacramento more than seven years ago that the long-standing hoax made its way into the national discussion.
On Dec. 31, 2008, Kings rookie forward Jason Thompson made his way from the team's practice facility to his car and quickly discovered his teammates had a message for him.
In the aftermath, it was revealed the team’s future all-time leader in games played hadn't fulfilled his established rookie duty — to bring donuts and bagels fort the squad.