Feature: When Kingdom Come

My dad didn't raise me as a Kings fan. I didn't grow up in Sacramento and didn't cheer for the local sports team. And even as a kid, I thought those old powder blue jerseys were some of the ugliest in the NBA. So how exactly did someone who's never even been to California become a die-hard Sacramento Kings fan at the age of 12? All it took was a couple of Mitch Richmond cards... and a lot of naivete.

The pieces in "When Kingdom Come" are a collection of thoughts, memories, and observations on how the Kings have impacted my life, from the way Robert Horry broke my heart (and television) to the time Kevin Martin almost bought me a lap dance at a Dallas strip club. As Sacramento attempts to reclaim its spot amongst the league's elite teams, this feature delivers an unbiased perspective from a displaced fan on the opposite coast.

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Articles in this feature

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It's Time To Trade Kevin Martin
Is he really the new Peja Stojakovic?

Opinion by doktakra — on Nov 06, 2009
Some Things Will Never Change
If the Kings are expected to be to be historically bad, the evidence just doesn't add up.

Opinion by doktakra — on Oct 24, 2009
Kingdom Interviews: Sam Amick (Part II)
The Sacramento Kings' beat writer, Sam Amick, breaks down the threat of relocation and the team's biggest offseason moves.

Interview by doktakra — on Oct 01, 2009
Kingdom Interviews: Sam Amick (Part I)
The Sacramento Kings' beat writer, Sam Amick, discusses his expectations for next season and his encounters with Bonzi Wells and Ron Artest.

Interview by doktakra — on Sep 29, 2009
A Royal Treasure: My Sacramento Kings Artifacts
A few highlights from 15 years of collecting Sacramento Kings memorabilia.

Opinion by doktakra — on Sep 08, 2009
An International Monarchy
Kevin Martin and the Sacramento Kings spread humanitarianism worldwide.

Opinion by doktakra — on Aug 28, 2009
Return of the Kings
Uncovering the link between the Kings' postseason chances and my personal accomplishments.

Opinion by doktakra — on Jul 31, 2009
No May-jor Upgrade
The Kings find their latest lottery underachiever in Sean May.

Opinion by doktakra — on Jul 21, 2009
Kingdom Interviews: Zach Harper
The Talkhoops.net writer talks about his recently-launched Cowbell Kingdom and the state of the Kings.

Interview by doktakra — on Jul 10, 2009
The Evans-escence of Draft Night
Sacramento drafts Tyreke Evans fourth overall over Ricky Rubio.

Opinion by doktakra — on Jun 26, 2009
Westphal Gets the Throne
The Sacramento Kings predictably hire the (very) former NBA Finals coach.

Opinion by doktakra — on Jun 10, 2009
No Choice But to Move Forward
Sizing up help for the Kings' frontcourt.

Opinion by doktakra — on May 30, 2009
Crowning a New Guard
Exploring the Kings' point guard options in free agency.

News by doktakra — on May 16, 2009
Kingdom Interviews: Tom Ziller
An interview with the one and only proprietor of the fantastic Kings blog Sactown Royalty.

Interview by doktakra — on May 06, 2009
King-Sized Draft Mistakes
Why I can't get excited about a top-five pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Opinion by doktakra — on May 01, 2009
Steady Bench Mobbin'
We need to you back, Scot Pollard. Yes, it's come to that.

Opinion by doktakra — on Apr 26, 2009
Don't Discount K-Mart
Why Kevin Martin (almost) makes the Kings worth watching.

Opinion by doktakra — on Apr 18, 2009
Artest-ed Development
How Ron Artest threw a cup of beer at Sacramento.

Opinion by doktakra — on Apr 10, 2009
On Bended Knee: Remembering Chris Webber
Examining his legacy from Oakland to Sac-town and back again.

Opinion by doktakra — on Apr 03, 2009
Robert Horry Still Owes Me $300
A look back at the highs and lows of being a Sacramento Kings fan while growing up in New Jersey.

Opinion by doktakra — on Mar 28, 2009