MUST READ for all Kings fans

[VF21]

Excellent article by James Ham about the history of the franchise and how one man, David Dworkin, has bridged the gap from the Rochester Royals to the Vivek Ranadive-led ownership group of the Sacramento Kings.

http://cowbellkingdom.com/2013/07/28/sacramento-kings-rochester-royals-nba-history/

...When news broke that Chris Hansen had a signed deal to move the Kings to Seattle, Dworkin was shocked like everyone else, but instantly understood what was at stake. When an NBA team is relocated, their history moves with the franchise.

But this situation was different. The Sacramento Kings weren’t going to become the Seattle Kings. Instead, they were going to be reunited with their own lost history as the SuperSonics, leaving the Kings/Royals and their 68-year franchise history to be extinguished...

...And so Dworkin and the Harrison family, who had sold the-then Cincinnati Royals franchise in 1959, threw their hat into the ring and became co-owners of their Royals again 54 years later...

This is the story of a franchise that has persevered through thick and thin because of people like David Dworkin and all the others who would not let the Kings die. As the end of the article says, "1985-Forever" is a great motto. But for someone like Dworkin, the motto can be "1945-Forever." Dworkin is going to be at STA for opening night of the 2013-14 season. When he's announced, and he certainly will be, I hope ALL Kings fans rise and give him a true KINGS welcome. He truly deserves it.

And so Dworkin and the Harrison family, who had sold the-then Cincinnati Royals franchise in 1959, threw their hat into the ring and became co-owners of their Royals again 54 years later.

 

[Darth Divac]

Incredible story. Dworkin should get a jersey up in the rafters.

 

[upinsmoke]

Great story. I freakin love this team

 

[VF21]

Incredible story. Dworkin should get a jersey up in the rafters.

If not a jersey in the rafters, since he never played the game, I'd certainly like to see some kind of walk of honor at the new arena to note the names of people like Dworkin who are the heart's blood of this franchise. Be a good place to see Dave and Mike mentioned, too, right next to the statue of the mayor.