Slamson the Lion

Slamson the Lion is the official mascot of the NBA franchise, the Sacramento Kings. His name is a play on the name Samson, in reference to the biblical hero. He lives in The Sleep Train Arena (behind the bleachers), in Sacramento, California. He was born in South Africa with his mother Slamet and father Sir Slam the Lion. Due to his family being very poor, the Sacramento Kings went to help him, after losing their other dear beloved mascot, Gorilla. He was then shipped off to Sacramento, California to entertain kids in Arco Arena. He has since been loved by many kids and teens for many years.

External links

Slamson's Home Page

Sacramento Kings

Formerly the Rochester (Eber) Seagrams/Pros/Royals (1923–1957), the Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972), the Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972–1975), and the Kansas City Kings (1975–1985) Founded in 1923 Based in Sacramento, California

Franchise	Franchise All-Time roster Draft history Head coaches Seasons Current season

Arenas	Edgerton Park Arena Rochester War Memorial Cincinnati Gardens Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Omaha Civic Auditorium Kemper Arena ARCO Arena I Sleep Train Arena Golden 1 Center

D-League affiliate	Reno Bighorns

Administration	Vivek Ranadivé (Chairman) Vlade Divac (President of Basketball Operations) Mike Bratz (VP of Basketball Ops.) George Karl (Head Coach) Chris Webber (Time Out Emeritus)

Retired Numbers	1 2 4 6 11 12 14 16 21 27 44

NBA Championships (1)	1951

Culture and Lore	Failed relocation attempts 2002 Western Conference Finals Game 6 Slamson the Lion

Media	TV Comcast SportsNet California Radio KHTK-AM Announcers Gary Gerould Grant Napear Jerry Reynolds Fat Lever

NBA mascots

Current	Benny the Bull Blaze the Trail Cat Boomer Burnie Clutch The Coyote Crunch the Wolf Hooper Hugo Jazz Bear Rumble the Bison Skyhawk Slamson the Lion Stuff the Magic Dragon The Suns Gorilla

Former	Dancing Harry Hip Hop Rufus Squatch The Wheedle

Mascots of the Year	2005: Clutch 2006: Jazz Bear 2007: Hugo 2008: Jazz Bear 2009: Rumble the Bison 2010: Bango 2011: Grizz 2012: Crunch the Wolf 2013: Clutch 2014: The Coyote 2015: Benny the Bull

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