STOCKTON, Calif. — Nearly six months after being knocked out of the 2023 playoffs, Stockton's G-League basketball team, the Stockton Kings, have announced plans and celebrations to kick off its new season.
The Sacramento Kings' G-League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, announced Wednesday a fan fest, opening day giveaway and theme nights throughout the 2023-2024 season.
The fan fest will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at the newly renamed Stockton Adventist Health Arena. During the festival, the Kings will take on the the Salt Lake City Stars for a preseason game.
Tickets will be required to attend the fan fest, but they are free.
On Nov. 19, the Kings will host a home-opener by taking on the South Bay Lakers at Adventist Health Arena. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a free commemorative t-shirt.
A sweepstakes, opening Oct. 30, will offer a chance to win two free courtside seats to the home opener.
After the season begins, the Kings plan to host several theme nights, including ones honoring service members and teachers, and nights commemorating cultural celebrations.
“We are excited to welcome fans for another great season of basketball as we celebrate five years of being in Stockton,” said Stockton Kings Vice President of Business Operations Aaron Morales in a statement. “We are proud to be a part of the 209 community and look forward to continuing to make an impact on and off the court.”
In March, the Kings went to the G-League playoffs but were knocked out by a 98 to 97 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce at the Stockton Arena.
In June, the team announced front-office changes by hiring Lindsey Harding as coach and Anjali Ranadivé as general manager.
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