The NBA announced yesterday the debut of the NBA Global Games in India, in which the Kings and Pacers would play two preseason games on Oct. 4th and 5th in Mumbai. These games will mark the first time the NBA or any North American Sports League for that matter has played in the country.
Five years ago, Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé became the first ever Indian majority owner in the NBA and he has long wanted to bring the NBA game to his birth nation. Vivek and the Kings released the following statement following the NBA’s announcement:
“The Sacramento Kings are proud to be playing in the first NBA games ever held in India.