And the answer is... WE WIN!!!!!

[The_Jamal]

Holy crapola. Can't believe this saga is finally over with!

All I can say is I REALLY want tickets to opening night next season. That atmosphere is going to be a once in a lifetime kind of experience

 

[kingsnation]

Was finally, FINALLY, able to get home and hear the news! What a great day

 

[macadocious]

is there a link to the entire Stern presser? I only saw a 2 minute clip.

 

[kingsnation]

Preliminary guess on the dissenting 8

Maloofs - idiots
Lacob - Even if Ranadive was third person in the organization, maybe he wanted all of Norcal
Allen - obvious, seattle guy
Sterling - unethical, money guy
Cuban - Already said something to the effect that owners should be able to do what they want in regards to Seattle situation
Buss - Big market person, probably wanted more of California market
Grousbeck - known to have connection with Hansen
Dolan - big market guy

If I recall correctly, and maybe someone can confirm this - I believe Buss was actually a part of the original unanimous group of voters.

 

[Kingsfan23]

Kingsnation - I don't believe she was on the relocation committee, but maybe the finance committee (which may be the reason that committee never made public a recommendation - dissenters) - ofcourse I may be wrong

 

[AussieKing]

I am so proud to be a KINGS fan! Great work to everyone involved!!!

Also, given the amount of traffic on the site today, i am very impressed the site didn't crash. I assume there has been upgrades? Thanks guys, much appreciated.

My wife and i are actually tentatively planning a trip to the US around the time the new arena should be opened. Can't wait.

 

[Warhawk]

is there a link to the entire Stern presser? I only saw a 2 minute clip.

This one is a start.

 

[R2D2]

Luck the Mafoofs.

 

[kingsnation]

Kingsnation - I don't believe she was on the relocation committee, but maybe the finance committee (which may be the reason that committee never made public a recommendation - dissenters) - ofcourse I may be wrong

Either way, thanks.

 

[macadocious]

This one is a start.

TY, if you have the rest please post them. When it comes to Stern, quotes don't cut it. You need tone and context.

 

[KingKong]

Hey it's on nba.com: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2013/05/15/stern-kings-staying-in-sacramento.nba/

 

[macadocious]

Hey it's on nba.com: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2013/05/15/stern-kings-staying-in-sacramento.nba/

Thanks, but that is only the first 2 minutes. That is what I saw earlier.

 

[KingKong]

There's a 24 min one as well. Right near the 2 min one.