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Kevin Maurice Johnson (K.J.) ▪ Twitter: @KJ_MayorJohnson
Position: Guard ▪ Shoots: Right
Height: 6-1 ▪ Weight: 180 lbs.
Born: March 4, 1966 in Sacramento, California
High School: Sacramento in Sacramento, California
College: University of California
Draft: Cleveland Cavaliers, 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall), 1987 NBA Draft
NBA Debut: November 6, 1987
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News -- May 2013
- 5/24 A Royal Pain: Long Live The Sacramento Kings Rally Video And Picture Recap: This afternoon, which grew into this evening, 15,000 plus packed themselves into Cesar Chavez park in Downtown Sacramento to celebrate...
- 5/22 A Royal Pain: Chris Webber, Mitch Richmond Among Greats To Attend Sacramento Kings Rally: It’s going to be a special offseason for the Sacramento Kings, one that will officially kick off tomorrow evening at Cesar...
- 5/22 Cowbell Kingdom: Chris Webber among stars making appearances at Thursday’s Sacramento Kings rallyKings past and present will be in Sacramento for tomorrow's big party...
- 5/20 Bigfoot Sports Blog: Uncrowned: The Story of the Sacramento Kings Pt.2: Part one can be read here! Kings fans, the city of Sacramento, and Mayor Kevin Johnson can now breathe a sigh of relief because...
- 5/18 Cowbell Kingdom: Who should represent the Sacramento Kings at the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery?A list of candidates appropriate for the task. ...
- 5/17 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento Kings stay: Community congregates at city hall to celebrate todayNotable quotes from today's gathering at city hall celebrating Sacramento's greatest victory...
- 5/17 Cowbell Kingdom: Report: Ranadivé group finalizes agreement to purchase Sacramento Kings from MaloofsIt's a done deal...for Sacramento...
- 5/16 Cowbell Kingdom: WATCH: Kevin Johnson arrives in Sacramento following Kings relocation voteThe mayor comes home following the NBA's critical decision to deny the move of the Sacramento Kings to Seattle...
- 5/16 Cowbell Kingdom: New Sacramento minority investor once pursued ownership of New Orleans HornetsA new addition to the Vivek Ranadivé group was reportedly a frontrunner to purchase the Hornets...
- 5/15 Double Dribble: 2013 Playoffs – Stephen Curry Historical Stats: The internet is abuzz with how great Stephen Curry is playing in this post-season. Zach Lowe’s mind is boggling. Bill...
- 5/10 Cowbell Kingdom: Chris Hansen’s Seattle group raises bid for Sacramento Kings againThe prospective Sonics owner has increased his offer based on a $625-million valuation of the Kings...
- 5/10 HoopsHabit: Sacramento Kings: Blueprint For Turning Around The Franchise: The Sacramento Kings have been in disarray for a number [...]The post Sacramento Kings: Blueprint For Turning Around The Franchise...
- 5/7 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson preparing for next week’s NBA vote on KingsThe mayor is planning to be in Dallas where the Kings' fate is expected to be decided next week...
News -- April 2013
- 4/30 A Royal Pain: Player Reaction Around NBA, MLB, NFL To Kings Staying In Sacramento: Yesterday, after the NBA announced that they voted to reject the Sacramento Kings move to Seattle, current and former Sacramento...
- 4/30 Dancing With Noah: A Reverberating Anniversary: On the eve of Dancing with Noah’s two-year anniversary, I’ve been through a Monday (4/29/13) overflowing with reverberating...
- 4/30 HoopsHabit: Sacramento Kings: Underdog Sacramento Kings Likely to Stay Put: The Kings, however, have cleared the first, and most important hurdle in this race to get back to playoff contention. The city...
- 4/30 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson and Sacramento poised for victory in fight over Kings, but not celebrating just yetSacramento reacts to the NBA relocation committee's recommendation to keep the Kings in town...
- 4/29 Cowbell Kingdom: Recommendation on Sacramento Kings’ fate expected as NBA relocation/finance committee meets todaySeattle or Sacramento? It's decision day for the ...
- 4/26 Cowbell Kingdom: Q&A: Downtown Plaza exec weighs in on effort to save Sacramento Kings, build new arenaA conversation with Todd Chapman of JMA Ventures...
- 4/25 Cowbell Kingdom: Q&A: Downtown Plaza exec weighs in on effort to save Sacramento Kings, build new arenaA conversation with Todd Chapman of JMA Ventures...
- 4/23 Cowbell Kingdom: The NBA shouldn’t buy the Maloofs’ version of the Sacramento Kings narrativeWith the Maloofs on their way out, the league needs to consider how we got to this point...
- 4/16 Cowbell Kingdom: NBA won’t decide on Sacramento/Seattle situation this weekThe league is holding off on making a final call on the relocation and sale of the Kings...
- 4/16 Cowbell Kingdom: Being a Sacramento Kings fan for one night againHow a local reporter plans to take a step back at this Wednesday's season finale...
- 4/16 HoopsHabit: NBA: Sacramento and Seattle to Battle for NBA Franchise This Week: "Expect a lot of filibustering on both sides. We are not talking Strom Thurman length banter. Both sides, however, have a lot...
- 4/14 Sports Out West: Seattle bid to purchase Kings increases to $550 million: If the bid to purchase the Kings was a head-to-head poker game between Seattle and Sacramento, then the group representing the...
- 4/14 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: Is Sacramento vs. Seattle really a tough decision for the NBA?With the final act nearing an end, there is clearly a right answer for the league...
- 4/12 Cowbell Kingdom: Former Facebook executive joins prospective Sacramento Kings ownership groupAnother investor joins the group hoping to purchase and keep the Kings in the capital city...
- 4/11 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson still confident prospective Kings owners will deliver Maloofs strong offerThe mayor maintains his stance on the investors proposing to buy and keep the team in Sacramento...
- 4/10 Sports Out West: New investor Mark Friedman joins Sacramento bid for Kings: Less than 24 hours after business magnate Ron Burkle dropped out of the Sacramento group seeking to buy the Kings due to a conflict...
- 4/9 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento investors now bidding on Kings general partnership, not 7-percent stake in bankruptcySpotlighting another change in the prospective ownership group bidding on the Kings...
- 4/9 Cowbell Kingdom: Prospective Sacramento Kings ownership group adds local developer Mark Friedman to mixAnother change to the prospective ownership structure was announced today...
- 4/9 Cowbell Kingdom: Will the NBA visit Sacramento one more time before deciding the Kings’ future?How likely is it Sacramento gets a league visit before the Kings' fate is decided...
- 4/8 Cowbell Kingdom: Mayor Kevin Johnson: Ron Burkle still “committed to Sacramento” despite withdrawal from potential Kings ownershipThe mayor explains the supermarket magnate's withdrawal from the bid to buy the Kings...
- 4/4 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento brings A-game to NBA in hopes of saving KingsThe city appears confident in its effort to save its team...
- 4/3 Cowbell Kingdom: NBA meeting on Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics future underwayThe meeting deciding the fate of the Kings is underway in ...
- 4/3 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento and Seattle to duke it out in New York for rights to KingsAfter more than two years of relocation chatter, the fate of the Kings moves towards a resolution...
- 4/3 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento Kings minority owner Dave Lucchetti to match Seattle bid on Bob Cook’s 7-percent stakeA Kings minority owner is invoking the right of first refusal...
- 4/1 HoopsHabit: NBA Power Rankings: April 1 edition: The HoopsHabit NBA Power Rankings are moving to Mondays [...]The post NBA Power Rankings: April 1 edition appeared first on HoopsHabit....
- 4/1 Cowbell Kingdom: Steve Nash on business partner and prospective Kings owner Mark MastrovThe Los Angeles Lakers point guard on offers his take on the potential Kings owner...
News -- March 2013
- 3/29 Cowbell Kingdom: Cowbell Kingdom Podcast Ep 86: Matt Graham of Jiffy Lube on Sacramento’s corporate support in fight for KingsA conversation about local business' role in the effort to keep the Kings...
- 3/27 Cowbell Kingdom: Seattle group makes move to buy Bob Cook’s minority stake in Sacramento KingsThe Seattle group makes another move to gain control of the Kings...
- 3/27 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson unveils list of 20-plus Sacramento Kings corporate sponsorsSacramento's corporate community is stepping forward in the fight to keep the Kings...
- 3/26 Cowbell Kingdom: Council to vote on Sacramento Kings arena plan later tonightA look ahead to tonight's critical meeting and vote...
- 3/25 Cowbell Kingdom: Council meets with prospective Sacramento Kings owners Ron Burkle and Mark MastrovMayor Kevin Johnson confirms meetings between councilmembers and the major-equity investors...
- 3/24 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: Final battle for Kings is here, Sacramento appears ready for challengeRon Burkle, Mark Mastrov and Vivek Ranadivé bolster Sacramento's bid to keep the Kings...
- 3/23 Sports Out West: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announces downtown arena deal: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says that the city has come to a preliminary agreement with Burkle-Mastrov-Ranadive group on a...
- 3/20 Cowbell Kingdom: City manager: Sacramento “on track” to have arena term sheet ready by ThursdayThe city continues to push forward on its efforts to keep the Kings in Sacramento...
- 3/18 A Royal Pain: Playing To Win Tour – Grassroots Campaign To Save The Sacramento Kings Announced: With a few simple words, former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson and Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal gave Sacramento...
- 3/13 Pick and Pop Diaries: Candidates for Most Improved Player in the NBA: The often overlooked Most Improved Player (MIP) award is considered the least impressive of the major awards, but this award includes...
- 3/9 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento Kings offer by Mark Mastrov needs work according to David SternThe NBA Commissioner comments on the Kings' bid made by the bay area fitness mogul...
- 3/8 Cowbell Kingdom: Cowbell Kingdom Podcast Ep 83: Think Big Sacramento Executive Director Kunal MerchantA conversation with Kevin Johnson's right-hand man...
- 3/7 Cowbell Kingdom: Potential Kings investor Mitch Richmond returns to Sacramento, meets with fansThe former Kings great returns the city he called home for seven seasons...
- 3/7 Cowbell Kingdom: Former Kings great Mitch Richmond to make appearance in Sacramento todayThe former Sacramento Kings great will be in town this afternoon...
- 3/6 Cowbell Kingdom: City of Sacramento hopes to speed up timeline for Kings arena term sheetThe city manager reports to council on the latest in Sacramento's effort to keep the Kings...
- 3/3 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: Sacramento’s wild Kings ride enters the final loopThe roller coaster ride is almost over, but how will it end...
- 3/2 Cowbell Kingdom: Ron Burkle’s history of backing underdog causes define Sacramento Kings bidInsight on the prospective Sacramento Kings investor...
- 3/1 Sports Out West: Sacramento Kings moving to Seattle?: City has ‘shot’ to keep team: The city of Sacramento is making good on its promise to not go down without exhausting every resource possible to keep the Sacramento...
- 3/1 Cowbell Kingdom: WATCH: Ron Burkle, Mark Mastrov officially announced as major partners in Sacramento’s fight to keep KingsHighlights from Kevin Johnson's State of the City address...
News -- February 2013
- 2/27 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento City Council votes 7-2 to formally begin negotiations on new Kings arenaThe city is moving forward with arena negotiations...
- 2/24 Foul Line Extended: Jose Calderon is an Elite Point Guard: Many of us haven’t noticed but new Detroit Pistons point guard Jose Calderon is entering an elite class of point guards....
- 2/23 Cowbell Kingdom: Arena item added to agenda of Tuesday’s Sacramento City Council meetingCouncil will be asked to move forward with negotiations for a new arena...
- 2/20 Foul Line Extended: Awesome Scoring, Shooting and Passing: NBA players with seasons averaging: 20 points/game 7 assists/game 59% True Shooting First 3 pro seasons only Here is the very...
- 2/20 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento City Council approves support resolution to keep Kings, build new arenaThe council backs mayor Kevin Johnson in his quest to save the region's only major league team...
- 2/17 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: Sacramento Kings well-represented at All-Star weekendMitch Richmond, Isaiah Thomas and mayor Kevin Johnson star for Sacramento at All-Star Weekend. ...
- 2/17 Cowbell Kingdom: Lobbying Sacramento support, Kevin Johnson offers few details on All-Star meetings with NBA brassThe Sacramento mayor checks in for an update from Houston...
- 2/17 Cowbell Kingdom: In last All-Star presser, David Stern addresses fates of Seattle, Sacramento and KingsThe highlights of Stern's final state of the league address as NBA commissioner...
- 2/16 A Royal Pain: Sacramento Kings’ Isaiah Thomas Shines In NBA All-Star Weekend’s Rising Stars Game: Outside of Mayor Kevin Johnson and Isaiah Thomas (and of course Scott Freshour), the Sacramento Kings don’t have much representation...
- 2/13 Cowbell Kingdom: Sacramento City Council to vote on support resolution for Kings/arena effort next weekSacramento leaders will vote on a resolution of support on the effort to keep the Kings...
- 2/12 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson says Sacramento will be ready to present Kings offer prior to NBA board meetingThe mayor is confident that the proposal to keep the Kings will be ready for presentation even before April...
- 2/5 Cowbell Kingdom: WATCH: No whales announced yet as Kevin Johnson updates Sacramento’s bid to keep KingsThe mayor offers an update on city's effort to keep the Kings...
- 2/5 Cowbell Kingdom: Definitive ownership documents create hurdles in Sacramento Kings’ sale to Seattle groupThree takeaways from the report co-published by James Ham & Aaron Bruski...
- 2/1 Cowbell Kingdom: Cowbell Kingdom Podcast Ep 78: Rob McAllister on Kings bankruptcy hearing, Phil Oates on Mark Mastrov meetingDissecting the week's events in the Sacramento Kings relocation saga...
News -- January 2013
- 1/27 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: A word of caution for both Sacramento and SeattleWith time winding down, it is time for Kings and Sonics fans to look at the big picture...
- 1/23 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson aims to unveil wealthy Kings investors next week, has call scheduled with David Stern tomorrowThe mayor provides another update in the Sacramento Kings saga...
- 1/22 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson introduces Sacramento-based buyers in effort to save the KingsThe mayor announces a group of investors with capital city ties...
- 1/22 Cowbell Kingdom: What Sacramento has in its favor in the fight for the KingsFour factors that should play a role in the NBA's decision on the Kings future...
- 1/21 Cowbell Kingdom: Road Reaction: New Orleans Hornets 114, Sacramento Kings 105The team lost the final contest of a three-game road trip as off-the-court news dominated the headlines...
- 1/21 Cowbell Kingdom: Reports: Maloofs and Seattle group reach deal to sell Sacramento KingsA deal to sell and move the Kings to Seattle has been reached...
- 1/20 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: Ricky Berry rememberedA look back at the late rising star who left far too soon...
- 1/19 Cowbell Kingdom: WATCH: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter on Kevin Johnson’s fight to keep the Sacramento KingsThe president of the United States Conference of Mayors explains why KJ was unable to attend this year's conference...
- 1/18 Cowbell Kingdom: Report: Kings local buyers are expected to be unveiled next weekThe mayor is moving quickly to assemble a group of local investors to bid on the Kings...
- 1/17 Cowbell Kingdom: David Stern: No agreement to sell Sacramento Kings to Seattle group has been submittedThe NBA commissioner says no deal has been submitted for league approval...
- 1/17 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson talks Sacramento Kings relocation saga at Wednesday’s game against WizardsA confident Mayor Johnson discusses the fight to save the Kings...
- 1/16 Cowbell Kingdom: Report: AEG still on board with Sacramento arena dealThe entertainment giant is still willing to partner with the city to build a downtown arena for the Kings...
- 1/15 Cowbell Kingdom: NBA gives city of Sacramento time to counter Seattle’s offer to purchase the KingsThe league has given the capital city an opportunity to match Seattle's offer to purchase the Kings...
- 1/13 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: A Stern solution to Seattle and Sacramento’s battle over the KingsThere is a way that both cities can win...
- 1/12 Cowbell Kingdom: Game 36 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat: Gametime: 7:00 pm PT Where: Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, CA Broadcast Information: TV – Comcast SportsNet California,...
- 1/12 Cowbell Kingdom: Kevin Johnson remains confident in Sacramento’s hopes to keep the KingsThe Sacramento mayor remains optimistic in his city's chances to retain their only pro sports team...
- 1/11 Cowbell Kingdom: CK Press Box Report: Dallas Mavericks 117, Sacramento Kings 112As new rumors of relocation circulate, the Kings fall to the Mavs in overtime...
- 1/11 Cowbell Kingdom: CK Press Box Report: Dallas Mavericks 117, Sacramento Kings 112As new rumors of relocation circulate, the Kings fall to the Mavs in overtime...
- 1/10 Cowbell Kingdom: Game 35 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas MavericksPreviewing tonight's contest between the Kings and Mavs...
- 1/10 Cowbell Kingdom: Notes and quotes: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s press conference on Kings to Seattle rumorsThe mayor addresses the latest rumors regarding the Kings' future in the capital city...
- 1/9 Cowbell Kingdom: Former aide to Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson weighs in on arena stalemateR.E. Graswich shares his take on where the capital city and Maloofs go from here...
News -- December 2012
- 12/4 Cowbell Kingdom: Minor League Soccer is coming to Sacramento: Wake me up when it’s overSacramento announces that minor league soccer is coming to the river city in ...
- 12/2 Cowbell Kingdom: Sunday Musings: Change in the air for the Sacramento Kings?After another disappointing loss to the Clippers on Saturday night, it's time for change in Sacramento...
News -- November 2012
- 11/6 Cowbell Kingdom: CK Press Box Report – Sacramento Kings 94, Golden State Warriors 92The Kings eke out a victory in their home opener of the 2012-13 NBA season...
News -- October 2012
- 10/31 Cowbell Kingdom: Today is not the day to give up, Kings fansAnother season of uncertainty tips off in Sacramento, but this is not the time for Kings fans to wave the white flag...
- 10/26 Cowbell Kingdom: David Stern’s retirement and its possible impact on Sacramento’s arena hopesCK Contributor Rob McAllister explores how the NBA's transfer of power might affect the Kings' future in Sacramento...
- 10/10 Miami Heat Index: Dwyane Wade: Age Ain't Nothing, By the Numbers: If you think Dwyane Wade is too old to be a dominant player in the NBA at 31, the numbers say you should think again. Best...
News -- September 2012
- 9/21 Cowbell Kingdom: Why the sale of AEG doesn’t matter for SacramentoHow AEG's sale has little to do with the state capital's hopes for a new arena....
News -- June 2012
- 6/15 Basketball History: Fantasy Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Tim Hardaway, Class of 2010: Back in early May, I conducted a poll asking our readers to vote on who should be inducted into the inaugural Fantasy Basketball...
News -- February 2012
- 2/3 Z krainy NBA: Nash i Gortat przywracają nadzieję Suns: Steve Nash gra na 70% swoich możliwości przez kontuzje – powiedział jego trener Alvin Gentry. Jeśli te 70% wystarcza...
- 2/1 Z krainy NBA: Czy wsad Griffina jest najlepszy w historii?: Dzisiaj Blake Griffin wykonał być może najlepszy wsad sezonu. Chcemy dać wam prawo głosu, żebyście wybrali swój numer...
News -- December 2011
- 12/21 Z krainy NBA: Antonio McDyess oficjalnie kończy karierę: Antonio McDyess właśnie zakończył swoją przygodę z koszykówką na poziomie NBA. Jak to miał w zwyczaju nawet teraz pomógł...
News -- November 2011
- 11/4 Z krainy NBA: Będą nowe legendy w NBA 2K12: NBA 2K12 daje użytkownikom kolejną rzecz, która powinna osłodzić w najbliższym czasie czas lokautu. Do ściągnięcia będą...
News -- October 2011
- 10/26 Z krainy NBA: Reprezentacje Stanów Zjednoczonych 1992 – 2010 (cz. II): Mistrzostwa Świata 1994.: Mistrzostwa Świata z 1994 były dla Amerykanów okazją do zderzenia się z legendą barcelońskiego Dream Teamu i wieloma rozczarowaniami...
- 10/23 Z krainy NBA: Mecz dnia: 2. mecz półfinału zachodu z 1994 r.: Houston Rockets – Phoenix Suns: Dzisiaj czas na świetną rywalizację z 1994 roku pomiędzy Houston Rockets, a Phoenix Suns. Ta rywalizacja była bardzo trudnym...
- 10/9 Z krainy NBA: Mecz dnia, PO 1993 Lakers – Suns: Tak jak zapowiadałem dzisiaj trochę wcześniej zamieszczam mecz dnia. Wybraliście w głosowaniu mecz z playoffs 1993 roku...
- 10/6 Z krainy NBA: Mecz dnia 1995/96 Spurs – Suns: Witajcie. Zgodnie z wczorajszymi prośbami zamieszczamy mecz Phoenix Suns z sezonu 1995/96. Ich rywalami w tym spotkaniu byli...
News -- September 2011
- 9/9 Miami Heat Index: NBA Playoffs: “Murdered You On Your Own **** Awards, Part 3: The Miami Heat Index's "Murdered You on Your Own **** Award Series: NBA Playoffs Edition continues counting down the 20 best performances...
- 9/9 Z krainy NBA: Team Johnsona wycenił budowę nowej hali w Sacto: Powołana przez burmistrza Sacramento i było gwiazdę NBA w jednym - Kevina Johnsona grupa zadaniowa opracowała koszty, jakie...
- 9/6 Miami Heat Index: NBA Playoffs: "Murdered You On Your Own **** Awards, Part 2: Rex Chapman went from a bad playoff run with the Heat in '96 to an immortal run with the Suns in '97.The Miami Heat Index's...
News -- August 2011
- 8/6 Z krainy NBA: Podsumowanie 2010-11: Sacramento Kings: Drużyna, którą dziś się zajmiemy to Sacramento Kings, którzy mają za sobą kolejny sezon pełen rozczarowań. Team, który...
News -- July 2011
- 7/28 BBR Blog: Basketball on Paper WAR and the Best Peak Regular-Season Players Since 1978: If you've been following the blog recently, I've developed a way to convert a player's Basketball on Paper stats to a Statistical...
News -- June 2011
- 6/10 BBR Blog: The Best NBA Finals Performances Since 1991 (*according to statistical +/-): With the NBA Finals locked up 2-2, it seems like a good time to look at the best Finals performances in our database (which extends...
News -- May 2011
- 5/19 BBR Blog: Shocker of the Day: Losing Your Leading Scorer Hurts Your Offense: In gathering links for StatHead yesterday, I came across this post at the Wages of Wins, wherein Prof. Berri mentions that the...
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