Marcos Breton: There's more than the Kings at stake in Sacramento arena drama

[Warhawk]

Mike, have you been feeding Marcos information again?

Have you checked out the calendar of upcoming events at the former Arco Arena? It's a vast wasteland of empty dates, with no shows scheduled for the entire month of July and only a Neil Diamond concert set for Aug. 27.

From the time "Sesame Street Live" leaves Sacramento after a June 24 show, there is nothing scheduled until Diamond and his rhinestone shirts arrive two months later.

Meanwhile at HP Pavilion in San Jose, the list of events is packed with Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Van Halen, Nickelback, "Batman Live," Jason Mraz, Madonna and Andrea Bocelli.

Oracle Arena in Oakland will have Van Halen, a collection of country music stars that includes Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, Aerosmith and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

This is no accident.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/22/4432585/marcos-breton-theres-more-than.html#storylink=cpy​

 

[Bricklayer]

Given that the Maloofs own that arena and would be counting on the extra revenue those shows bring them (maybe a cut, I don't know, but parking and concessions?) that seems pretty devastating. Don't know how you can afford to keep a giant building up if you only use it once every two months.

 

[kupman]

Given that the Maloofs own that arena and would be counting on the extra revenue those shows bring them (maybe a cut, I don't know, but parking and concessions?) that seems pretty devastating. Don't know how you can afford to keep a giant building up if you only use it once every two months.

This is why the "wait them out" game may work. They have decided to stay on a sinking ship even though they were just invited to jump aboard a new cruise liner. as Stern notes "this is their prerogative." However, as their ship continues to take on water they may become motivated to get onto our ship - especially if there are barriers to leaving the city.

 

[Siranthony]

This is why the "wait them out" game may work. They have decided to stay on a sinking ship even though they were just invited to jump aboard a new cruise liner. as Stern notes "this is their prerogative." However, as their ship continues to take on water they may become motivated to get onto our ship - especially if there are barriers to leaving the city.

I have to agree. My feeling is that the NBA wants a team in Sacramento. Thats why I don't think some protest is such a bad thing. People say don't boycot because it falls into the Maloofs hands. I think we can really put the hurt on them for one season if we want. Show them what we are capable of. The Maloofs do not own this town. We have a right to control our destiny. If people fear doing that then I understand. Then go to the games and don't buy anything when your there. It is a very difficult position for the city and the people to be in with these owners. They need to cooperate or we need to put some pressure on them. The status quo will not be acceptable.

 

[Mike0476]

Mike, have you been feeding Marcos information again?

Nope. Just beat him to the punch. We have been preaching #BiggerThanBasketball since day one. Glad we never had Kings tunnel vision.

 

[kennadog]

Gee, I wish anyone at the Bee had written at least one article like this at least a couple of years ago. I guess better late than never. Mike Tavares and Fans# members - visionaries ahead of our time.