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Fans, leaders roll out purple carpet for NBA

2011-04-21T01:20:32Z

A day before National Basketball Association representatives arrive in Sacramento, regional leaders gathered in the state capital Wednesday to show their support for what has until now been the city's effort to keep the Kings and build a new arena.

Kings fans and business leaders have launched a campaign called "Here We Purple" in anticipation of the NBA's arrival. The movement grew on Facebook and Twitter, where organizers are encouraging everyone in the city to paint the town purple and wear purple clothes Thursday and/or Friday.

Elected officials from as far away as Loomis, Yuba City and Yolo County joined Mayor Kevin Johnson for an hour-long meeting and press conference he held to drum up support for the team.

Johnson will meet with Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett, who chairs the NBA Board of Governor's Relocation Committee, and NBA Executive Counsel Harvey Benjamin on their two-day fact-finding mission here Thursday and Friday.

The Kings and the arena where they play have been regional assets that have brought jobs, business, marketing opportunities and a national identity to the six-county region – which includes Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Yuba and Sutter counties, several leaders said.

"The NBA and the Kings span the entire region. They are not simply part of the city of Sacramento. They are one of the region's most important assets," West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon said during the press conference.

"We want to make it clear to the NBA that the entire region is standing behind Mayor Johnson, the city of Sacramento and the Kings to assure that the NBA remains a critical part of this community and this region," he said.

Late Wednesday afternoon, Kings fans and businesses used social media to get the word out on efforts to swathe Sacramento and its residents in purple.

Grange Restaurant and Bar will put the "Kings Preservation" cocktail on the menu Thursday. The Midtown bar Alley Katz is offering $1 purple beers Thursday. Restaurants, bars and a movie theater are offering freebies and special deals for customers dressed in purple. The Esquire IMAX Theatre will give away free popcorn to anyone wearing that color.

On Wednesday morning, about 36 people representing all six counties, six to eight cities and four chambers of commerce met with Johnson at the headquarters for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, across from the Capitol. City Councilmen Steve Cohn and Jay Schenirer took part. Representatives were also sent by state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, state Sen. Ted Gaines and U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui.

Yolo County Supervisor Jimmie Yee said he wants to work with leaders from throughout the region to figure out how to build a new arena to replace Power Balance Pavilion and keep the Kings in Sacramento.

"An entertainment center, not just for NBA basketball, but for all entertainment, is a regional asset," Yee said.

On Wednesday, Johnson did not mention another option he raised before the NBA team owners last week: that a group led by billionaire Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle buy the Kings to keep them here or bring in another team.

Neither Burkle nor his investment partner, San Francisco political strategist Darius Anderson, have been available for more comment on their plan since the NBA meeting.

On Friday, NBA Commissioner David Stern indicated Johnson's "businesslike" approach and presentation to team owners were critical in getting the league to postpone the team's relocation request deadline to May 2.

No details were available on the NBA's visit or meeting with the mayor.

Several at the press conference outside Meridian Plaza, 1415 L St., credited Johnson with turning the conversation around in the last two weeks to refocus on a desire to keep the Kings and continuing the efforts to stop the team from moving to Anaheim.

In that time, Johnson has led a drive that's raised at least $8 million in pledges of financial support for the team in the form of corporate sponsorships, luxury suite sales or next season tickets. He made a pitch to stop the Kings from leaving the city or at least protect Sacramento's reputation as a viable NBA market when he appeared before NBA Board of Governors committees last week.

"It's really critical and I think it's phenomenal that we have been able to turn around that sentiment that, two weeks ago, felt like it was a done deal," Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Steve Gándola said. "Today, I really feel we have a strong shot at keeping them here."

The Sacramento Press will turn its website purple Thursday. Kings supporters can post photos of people dressed in purple and other creative ways people show support for this effort at www.sacramentopress.com.

Winners Of Paint The Town Purple

2009-10-14T00:49:48Z

Pre-season purple has been painted all over town and all over this site. All the people that joined the Sacramento Kings conversation were entered to win one of five prize packages courtesy of Sacramento Press and the good folks at Maloof Sports and Entertainment. Here’s how we chose the winners.
We had our man genius technology guru Joel “let’s get some Chinese food” Rosenberg run a report of every single participator. Then, we assigned each entry random numbers. We asked a group of 25 people to pick a number within that range, printed those 25, placed them in a bag, and had Melissa Broughton, the SacPress accounting wizard, use her unbiased hand to draw the lucky 5, including the Grand Prize winner.
But before we announce the winners and prizes, here are some of our favorite comments.

“I have a great feeling about this year! I have been a fan since I was a youngster and, to be able to have an opportunity to meet players, take a VIP tour and see the game from the court...makes me blush...kind of a PURPLE hue.”

“Westphal and Hawes have put their heads together and re-defined the meaning of team leadership - Let's go for it boys!!”

“I BLEED PURPLE”

“After last season there was nowhere to go but up and I think they've got a real nice core of young guys who are going to build on. Give it a couple years and the Kings will be better than that other team in CA that wears purple!”

“Brockness Monster vs Joey Chesnut, pancake eat off. Who you got?”

“I can't wait for the season to start so I can see the man child Tyreke Evans represent the PURPLE and Black.”

“...who purpled?”

“Every time I pass a particular Raley's I remember the time I met Hedo there back when I was in high school. May have been more than just a girlish crush... ;)”

And the winners are....

GRAND PRIZE: dgoodz24
Winner gets two tickets to a game, will have the opportunity to sit on Kings Press Row throughout the game. In addition, they will receive a tour of the arena and (4) personalized Kings jerseys. Total prize value is approximately $1500.

RUNNER UP’S:
Melissa Warren
mysacramentodotme
keithknapp
charla18

These four lucky individuals each receive a pair of good lower bowl seats to a game, a $25 food & beverage card and a dance team meet & greet.

Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone that participated. A special thanks to Tina Armour, Greg Majewski, Suzanne Hurt, Rhowen Raju, Jason Thompson, Jon Brockman and Martin McNeal for writing full articles.

Go Kings!

Kick It With The Kings Starters, Write and Win

2009-10-09T05:57:44Z

From now through all of Saturday, our community and beloved readers of Sacramento Press can get involved with a very cool event called Paint The Town Purple. Through a collaboration with Maloof Sports and Entertainment and Sacramento Press, we've come up with a fun promotion that involves the core of this site: YOU!

Friday and Saturday, you can kick it with The Kings! I'm not talking about hanging with the guy who stocks towels, I'm talkin' about starters and stars. The real deal NBA ballers right in the streets of Sacramento. You can see the schedule HERE. So get out there, meet the players, take your kids, get some pictures, ask them the hard questions.

Then, join the conversation on Sacramento Press.

Make Comments on any Kings related story
Write your own Kings related story
Use tags like "kings" or "purple" in your story or comments
Post your photos from painting the town purple, you with Spencer or Francisco, or just you Kingsin' it up

Once you do, you can WIN!

The grand prize winner will have the opportunity to sit on Kings Press Row throughout a game, right in front! In addition, they will receive a tour of the arena and (4) personalized Kings jerseys. That's YOUR NAME on a Kings jersey. That is killer!!!!!
Four other people will be drawn and win Sacramento Press Purple Packages that includes 2 tickets to the October 23 Pre-Season game and a behind the scenes tour with a meet & greet w/ members of the dance team and the mascot Slamson. (No stalking allowed)
Check out the full rules HERE.

We're all big fans of basketball season and the Kings, and it's great having one of the 30 NBA teams right here in Sacramento. I'm glad Maloof Sports is getting them out in the community and am really excited they're working with Sacramento Press. And mostly, really glad you, our readers, are getting involved and telling us and them what you think, how you feel, and what you suggest for the coming years. Thanks for being a part of this, and good luck on winning! (If you do, can I go as your guest?)

So far, Christo, LEgokings1007, SaraHanson, kelly, Paul Dickey, kristinakaye, RichardM, Kat Haro, John Justo, sscot0420, and MonarchMVP are entered to win. Are you going to let them walk with the prizes? Join the conversation!

Official Rules For Paint The Town Purple

2009-10-08T03:51:42Z

THE SACRAMENTO PRESS “PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE”
OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

The Sweepstakes begins on October 6 and closes on October 12, 2009. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes full and unconditional agreement and acceptance of these Sweepstakes Rules, which are final on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Please note, the majority of the King’s articles will be posted after 10/8/09.

(1) How to Enter: No purchase necessary.
Entrants can go to SacramentoPress.com, comment on any King’s related article and they will be automatically entered into the contest. Comments MUST coincide with a King’s related article or it will not qualify for the promotion/winnings. Please include the word “purple” in your comment. The online Sweepstakes will begin on October 6 and closes on October 12, 2009 at 11:59 pm. The Sacramento Press, The Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership, LP, the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc. (a.k.a. Sponsors), and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, franchisees, licenses, directors, owners, employees and agents, assumes no responsibility for entries they are unable to process due to network, hardware or other technical failures, or for incomplete, damaged, misdirected, illegible or lost entries. Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, operation of the website or otherwise in violation of the rules and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate or modify this sweepstakes if not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, technical corruption, non-authorized human intervention or force majeure. The use of automated entry devices or any other conduct that impedes the integrity of the sweepstakes is prohibited. Entrants can enter as often as they wish by commenting on various stories.

(2) Who Can Play: Sweepstakes is open to residents of California living within seventy-five (75) miles of ARCO Arena, except employees and immediate families (siblings and children) of The Sacramento Press, The Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership, LP, The National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc., and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, franchisees, licenses, directors, owners, employees and agents.

(3) Grand Prize: One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing from all of the “King’s comments” during the contest period to determine the winner. The winner will be chosen for the prize in a random drawing from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified on October 13, 2009 by 10 a.m... In the event the winner cannot be contacted or declines the prize, an alternate winner will be selected. “THE SACRAMENTO PRESS PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE” includes an opportunity for the winner and three guests to attend the Kings Preseason game on October 23rd. The winner (1 person) will have the opportunity to sit on Kings Press Row throughout the game. In addition, they will receive a tour of the arena and (4) personalized Kings jerseys. Total sweepstakes prize value is approximately $1500.

(4) Winners are solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes unless otherwise indicated. No substitution, cash equivalent or transfer of prize permitted except at the team’s option for a prize of comparable or greater value.

(5) Chances of winning are dependent on number of correct entries received prior to the end of the sweepstakes.

(6) The winning team’s name can be obtained after October 15, 2009, by writing to: “THE SACRAMENTO PRESS PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE” ARCO Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95834: Attention: HEATHER VAUGHAN

(7) Liability Agreement: By entering, entrant agrees to follow the Official Rules and hold harmless and indemnify The Sacramento Press, Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership, LP, and/or the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc., and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents against any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), with respect to or arising out of either (i) entrant’s participation; or (ii) the receipt or use of the prizes awarded in the sweepstakes.

(8) In consideration for being awarded a prize, winner hereby agrees and consents, without further authorization, compensation or remuneration of any kind, to the use of winner’s name and/or likeness in any and all advertising, promotions and other publicity conducted by The Sacramento Press, The Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership, LP, and/or the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc., and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, except were prohibited by law.

(9) Sweepstakes void where prohibited.
Before being awarded a prize, potential winners must sign a Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership, LP, standard form of Declaration, Release and Waiver Form, releasing the Released Parties from any and all liability arising from, among other things: (i) participation in the Sweepstakes; and (ii) acceptance of the prizes awarded therein; and (iii) the administration of the Sweepstakes and distribution of the prizes awarded therein.

(10) Liability Agreement: By entering, entrant agrees to follow the Official Rules and hold harmless and indemnify Sponsors, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents against any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), with respect to or arising out of either (i) entrant’s participation; or (ii) the receipt or use of the prizes awarded in the promotion.

By entering the Sweepstakes, each winner grants to Sponsors the right to the use of his or her name, likeness or photograph without compensation in any publicity or for promotional purposes carried out by the above parties. Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or otherwise.

Sponsors, reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value and/or to terminate, modify or withdraw this Sweepstakes, in whole or in part (including altering the manner in which the prizes are distributed), at any time, without prior notice for any reason including, but not limited to, the delay or cancellation of the event for which the Grand Prize is awarded, or, if viruses, bugs, tampering or other causes beyond the Sponsors, control affect the administration, security, fairness or proper play or conduct of the Sweepstakes. In the event a substitute prize is awarded, such prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be exchanged for cash or otherwise. Further, Sponsors reserve the right to disqualify any person and void any entries of that person who it believes has tampered with the entry process or any other component of the Sweepstakes, whose conduct or action affects the administration, security or fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, or who fails to meet or abide by the Sweepstakes Rules and conditions.

The Sacramento Press and The Sacramento Kings Limited Partnership, LP, does not assume any responsibility for tampering, theft, defects, viruses, human errors including negligence, deletions, technical or telephone, computer line, network, server, access providers, computer equipment or software problems, undeliverable messages, computer errors, lost, misdirected, late or incomplete entries or inaccurate capture of information or any online difficulties that may result in damage or malfunction the computer or the failure of Sponsors to process any entry and otherwise award any prize. Nor is responsibility assumed for printing errors appearing in these rules or related Sweepstakes materials. In addition, Sponsors, will not assume any responsibility of any nature whatsoever in all cases where their inability to hold the Sweepstakes or to remit the prizes to the winners results from a cause beyond their control, including Acts of God, weather conditions, strike, lock-out or other labor dispute. Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should an attempt be made, Sponsors, reserve the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution.

We're A Hard Working Team

2009-10-07T03:38:53Z

Kings fans,

I’m really excited to get out in the community to “Paint the Town Purple” and get to know the people of Sacramento. It’s always special when you know people and they know you. It makes it more exciting for fans to come and watch someone they know on the court, someone they’ve met and someone they can relate to. It’s also fun playing in front of people you know, people you see at Raley’s or people around your neighborhood.

My interactions with Kings fans so far have been awesome. They’ve welcomed all of us with open arms and have been very warm. I’ve only been here for three or four weeks now, but it does feel like my home. Sacramento is a great city and a great community.

Fan support helps the team a lot. When there’s energy in the building, when you can feel their presence, we feed off the fans, sometimes without even knowing it. When the noise level and activity levels rise, our play will elevate to the next level. It really is an advantage when you have an ARCO Arena crowd that’s loud and obnoxious toward the other team because it’s one more thing they have to deal with.

The basic thing about our team is we’re hard working. We’re putting in the time. Everyone was here before we had to be, weeks before the season, getting ready, making a commitment to this team and city. We’re trying to be something the community can be proud of and take ownership in and say, that’s my team.

We’ll see all of you at our Paint the Town events and ARCO this season. We need you there supporting us. We need everyone on our side. We need the camaraderie between the fans and team where we’re all working together as one and we’re all in this together.

What’s up Kings fans?

2009-10-07T03:30:27Z

What’s up Kings fans?

JT is back!

This Friday and Saturday my teammates and I will be “Painting the Town Purple,” and we want to see you out in the community.

I remember Paint the Town last year. It was fun to meet the fans, explore the city and see Old Sac. Old Sac kind of has that New Jersey boardwalk-type feel to it. I had some Salt Water Taffy, relaxed and had a lot of fun being around the people who support us. I met people who hadn’t seen me play, but knew who I was and came out to support the Kings. I had a good time. I took some pictures, signed some autographs and kissed some babies! It’s just good for us to get out and meet the fans, because we know everyone can’t make it to all of our games, but we appreciate everyones’ support.

Participating in Paint the Town is great because it creates a lot of buzz and gets everybody excited about the season. We know we want to do better than we did last year. Our team has the defensive mindset. We know we have a lot of guys who can score. Our bigs are versatile. Our guards can shoot the lights out. I think it’s going to come down to who can get the most stops and rebounds and then start running on offense. We’re focused on getting stops and rebounds.

We believe we have our General, per se, in Coach Westphal, and our team is ready to form a line and get this city excited. We want tomake ARCO Arena one of the hardest arenas to play in again.

Now that I’ve lived here a year, I just like how clean the city of Sacramento is. It’s one of those cities where there aren’t too many distractions. I think Mayor Kevin Johnson does a good job with security, and everywhere I go people treat me with respect. People of Sacramento really know how to treat people right and it keeps everyone out of trouble.

I want everyone to come and support us at Paint the Town and ARCO. It’s a totally different season and new team. We want to forget about last year, although I still have it in the back of mind to get better for you all. It’s not just putting the ball in the basket or anything like that. If we have as many fans’ support as possible and get ARCO rocking, it makes me, and I know it makes other players, energized and gets us going.

And don't forget to follow me at Twitter.com/jtthekid

Kings players fan out to "Paint the town purple"

2009-10-07T01:16:01Z

This weekend, the Sacramento Kings and the Sacramento Press will "paint the town purple" - and give citizen journalists the opportunity to talk to the players and preview the upcoming season themselves.

The Kings will be fanning out across the Sacramento area and making personal appearances to stir up excitement for a new season with a new coach.

On Friday, Tyreke Evans, Beno Udrih, Sergio Rodriguez and Kevin Martin will be among the players appearing everywhere from the Wells Fargo Bank on Capitol Mall to ARCO Arena, before the Star Wars in Concert event that same night.

On Saturday, Omri Casspi, Francisco Garcia, Jason Thompson and Spencer Hawes will be among the players appearing at another four venues, including Old Sacramento in the afternoon and in Midtown for Second Saturday.

At the events, the players will be talking with fans and will take time to be interviewed by citizen journalists - who could be you. But you need to arrange this before the event. If you're interested in talking with one of the Kings, please contact us by the end of the work day on Thursday and we'll see about helping you arrange that. Reach us at journalism@sacramentopress.com, and put "Kings" in the subject line.

Below are the times, venues and players on the Kings' "paint the town purple" schedule.

Sacramento Press readers also have a chance to win a seat in the Kings' Press Row during a pre-season game on Oct. 23. The winner will also get to invite three friends to sit in the stands during the Oct. 23 game. To enter the contest, the winner of which will be determined by a random drawing, just comment on any Kings-related story on Sacramento press and add the word "PURPLE" in the comment field between now and Oct. 12 at midnight. Winners will be notified on Oct. 13 by 10 a.m.

Winners will also receive four personalized Kings jerseys and a tour of ARCO Arena.

FRIDAY, Oct. 9

Location 1: Wells Fargo
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Players: Tyreke Evans, Lanny Smith
Address: 400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento

Location 2: Raley’s
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Players: Beno Udrih, Kenny Thomas
Address: 8870 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks

Location 3: Star Wars In Concert
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Players: Sergio Rodriguez, Melvin Ely
Location: ARCO Arena

Location 4: Casa Roble vs. Folsom Varsity Football Game
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Players: Kevin Martin, Sean May
Address: 9151 Oak Ave., Orangevale, 95662

SATURDAY, Oct. 10

Location 1: Arden Fair Mall/Carl’s Jr. (in the food court)
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Players: Francisco Garcia, Andres Nocioni

Location 2: Old Sacramento
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Players: Omri Casspi, Donte’ Greene

Location 3: 2nd Saturday - Midtown
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Players: Spencer Hawes, Jon Brockman
Address: 2206 K Street, Sacramento

Location 4: 2nd Saturday - Midtown
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Players: Jason Thompson, Desmond Mason
Address: 2206 K Street, Sacramento