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All Time Best Sacramento Kings Moments

The Sacramento Kings have had some ups, downs, and amazing moments since the franchise began in 1945. Sactown Royalty has compiled a list of the best moments to come from the Kings, and it's awesome! What's your favorite Sacramento Kings moment? Check out the top 10 below! Remember this?

#10 Mike Bibby's awesome shot against the Lakers

Remember this? Back in 2002 Mike Bibby made a legendary shot in a game against the Lakers and Kings fans are still talking about it. Watch the video below to refresh your memory!

Kings vs. Lakers 2002 WCF Game 5 End - NBA on NBC by RyySin on YouTube

#9 Keeping Jerry Reynolds in the franchise

Some call Reynolds "The Sacramento Kings Swiss Army knife."

#8 The 2001 trade

Mike Bibby came to the Kings after a trade in 2001, when Jason Williams was moved to Memphis.

#7 Bringing in Rick Adelman

Adelman was hired in 1998, and became the "winningest" coach in Kings history.

#6 Signing Vlade Divac as a free agent

That happened in 1999. Clearly Vlade and the Kings still have a great relationship. He's currently the General Manager and VP of Basketball Operations.

#5 Trading Billy Owens for Mitch Richmond

Both are great, but Richmond was a great fit for the Kings back in 1991.

#4 The Chris Webber trade in 1998

Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe out, Chris Webber in!

#3 Getting Doug Christie in 2000

Doug came to the Kings in 200 for Corliss Williamson.

#2 The Kings coming to Sacramento

Gregg Lukenbill owned the team, bought two arenas, then sold it to Jim Thomas, who wanted to keep the Kings in Sacramento.

#1 Hiring Geoff Petrie

Just look at his track record.

And see the top 24 Sacramento Kings moments HERE!

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