Great read about Vivek

[VF21]

For four-and-a-half months, Sacramento Kings fans feared the worst. January 9, 2013 marked the pinnacle of a tumultuous relationship with Kings fans and the Maloof family during their tenure as the owners of the Kings, when reports indicated that the family was negotiating to sell the team to a Seattle-based ownership group. Through hurried meetings and chaotic efforts, Sacramento mayor and former NBA star Kevin Johnson managed to do what few believed he could: Keep the Kings in Sacramento. Today, the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the team, which will keep the Kings in Sacramento. While the team’s continued stationing in Sacramento is what most will likely remember about this saga, there is a more important behind-the-scenes factor for NBA fans to keep in mind about the Kings’ sale. That factor is a man by the name of Vivek Ranadivé...

Read rest in Forbes here

 

[PurpleHaze]

Just concluded great interview with Mr. Ranadive here: http://www.kcra.com/news/new-kings-...ver/-/11797728/20529970/-/pr6447/-/index.html

"Visionary Vivek" says it's not just about his newly acquired Kings franchise which he fully expects to get lot better but about an entire city/region with vast potential.

 

[Siranthony]

Sacramento really needs positive forces like Vivek and KJ to bring renewed life and excitement here. For years I heard a lot of negativity about the future here. I'm excited for the future of this city!