The Kansas City Kings were a professional basketball team that played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1972 to 1985. The team was originally established in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1957 as the Cincinnati Royals and later moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1972. During their time in Kansas City, the Kings played their home games at Kemper Arena, a multi-purpose stadium that seated over 17,000 fans. The team was known for their exciting brand of basketball, led by players like Nate Archibald, Sam Lacey, and Scott Wedman.
In the 1970s, the Kings experienced some successful seasons, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 1979. However, the team struggled financially and on the court in the early 1980s, leading to a decline in fan support and attendance. Despite efforts to revitalize the franchise, the Kings were ultimately sold to a new ownership group in 1985 and relocated to Sacramento, California, where they became the Sacramento Kings.
During their time in Kansas City, the Kings were known for their distinctive red, white, and blue uniforms. The team also had a strong rivalry with the nearby Denver Nuggets, with whom they contested the Midwest Division title several times. At Kemper Arena, the Kings hosted many memorable games, including playoff matchups against the LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
While the team is no longer in Kansas City, their impact on the community and the sport of basketball remains significant, and they will always be remembered as an important chapter in the city's rich sports heritage. Sports Cleanout is always looking for Kansas City Kings Basketball items including game used jerseys, ticket stubs, autographs, and more here in the Midwest. Based in Kansas City, Sports Cleanout will travel to Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Oklahoma to check out your collection.
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