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Let Them Hear It

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Tonight the Sacramento Kings will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder before millions of viewers nationwide tuned in to TNT. Hopefully, you'll be among the 17,317 in the building. (Get tickets now if you don't have them. 1-888-91-KINGS or the box office or Kings.com.)

We will have the attention of the Sacramento City Council, of the NBA league office and of any potential future owners of or investors in the new facility or the basketball team. (AEG, Burkle ... they are paying attention.) More importantly, we will have the attention of the national media, who won't be able to avoid writing about the amazing fight and panache of the people of Sacramento and our elected leader, Kevin Johnson. The Maloofs tried to leave our city a year ago, and we didn't lay down. We stood up, and we fought. And we're still standing. And we're still fighting. And we won't stop until there are shovels in the ground.

All of those parties watching: let them hear it.

1. Wear black, wave your rally towel and cheer the hell out of the Sacramento Kings.

2. At tip-off, jump with the Goon Squad. The section behind the Kings bench always gets into it, but on such a special occasion, it'd be wonderful to get the whole building into it. (This comes at the request of Sign Lady. You don't want to dissapoint Sign Lady, do you?)

3. Lead and join into "Here We Stay" and "Sac-ra-men-to" chants during stoppages in play, coming out of timeouts and Thunder free throws. Print and pass out Here We Stay chant flyers. We've heard these chants come through television broadcasts in the past. That's on the local broadcasts. TNT loves to crank up the crowd noise. Let's do the work for them.

This is an incredible opportunity for us to be heard on a national stage with focused local attention. It's time to show the country what being a fan of the Sacramento Kings is all about. Let's do this.

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Plan on losing my voice!!

cant wait!!!! all i ask is the kings keep it close!!!!

Hope to see you all out there

If you can come early and help hand out chant fliers that would be great. We’ll be distributing them at the entrances so we’ll be easy to see. So stop off, come say hi, and if you want to stay and help out, that’d be great.

There’s also going to be a “Here We Tailgate” before the game. Information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/294992333894562/

Very envious of everyone who is going

I’m stuck at work. I’ll be lucky to get home before the 2nd half starts. Add to top it off, I’m going to be half distracted by watching Saint Mary’s play at Gonzaga!

CHEER EXTRA LOUD FOR ME!

Just saw Jimmer

on campus at BYU. I was kind of surprised. I’m sure he’ll be in time for the game. GO KINGS!

That's so weird! Aren't they usually not allowed to travel personally like that on a game day?
I heard Jimmer at practice
Maybe he was in the men's restroom.
M excited for this!!! S-A-C-R-A-M-E-N-T-O
Ah! Reading this got me so excited!

I got my bf to take the day off so we could get there early enough to beat the traffic from SF. Totally plan on screaming my ass off and losing my voice. My mom requested that I don’t embarass myself with national tv cameras there, but I’m pretty sure that’s a lost cause.

Anyways, I’m planning on bringing a couple signs to try and get them on tv. I want to incorporate the arena with TNT somehow, but I’m having some writers block coming up with something good. Any ideas?

One of the signs I'm making is referencing the Sonics.

Does anyone think it’s in bad taste considering Clay Bennet will be there and on the relocation committee?

maybe...not sure

offensive?

I don't think so.

I’m making one that says: “What happened to the Sonics, won’t happen here! Here We Stay”

Sounds good to me

Might even make it on TNT

Good! That's what I'm hoping for
They will be making the comparison on National TV
here's some ideas

Tell ’em..Nobody…Takes our team
the Time..is Now…Think Big Sacto!
Try the..Next…Town, Seattle
Time to..defeNd..our Turf
(you have to align the “TNT” part)

NEW POLL: VOTE TO KEEP KINGS

Hey,

Fox40 now has their own poll about the vote by the City Council, approving the parking deal, and keeping the Kings in Sac.

VOTE HERE

just voted

good results so far. thanks

Me and the lady had tickets up top

And a old friend just called an offered me tickets first row behind hoop! It’s a good sign!

Lost a bet and will be at Hooter in LA with college friends watching the game

Have fun everyone. Hopefully the Kings can pull off the upset.

So wish I could be there tonight.

I’ve got no $$ and my kids on hand, but we’ll be blacked out at home watching (I’m blacked out at work right now). Really need the Kings to bring the effort tonight. No one will be angry if we lose because OKC is a damn good team, but we will be angry and disappointed if the Kings don’t at least give max effort. We fans are giving max effort in our support and I hope it resonates tonight on the floor and through the tube!

Let’s go, y’all!!

You really shouldn't be blacked out at work...

Or with kids. Have you considered AA meetings?

Sorry I can't be there, but will be rocking my blackout t-shirt at The Nuthouse in Palo Alto

[our block in Section 201 will be flush with Kings fans, however]

Also, we really should make the Goon Squad Jump an arena-wide staple before every game…gets folks blood pumping, and shows fan unity. Lots of arenas have similar pre-game/start-of-game rituals like this.

I’ve noticed the jumping starting to spread to a few adjacent sections, but we need to take it all the way around the building!

I wont be there either

But I will be screaming all the chants from my room =)

Have fun everybody!

They’ll need all the support you can give. I know it’s hard to scream and cheer when we’re not on a momentum-run but do it anyway!

I want to bring in cowebells

Not from Sac, so could anyone help me on where to get some? Possibly close to the arena?

Cowbells-R-Us?

They sell mini ones in the team store

I don't think

they’re allowed in the arena anymore

Crap, I was hoping that wasn't a rule anymore
Obviously can't guarantee anything

But I’ve seen people bring them in this year. It probably depends on the security person at the door

Just tweeted

I just sent a tweet to @pbpav to see what they say…

I don't think they mind

I’ve brought mine to some of the games and they don’t mind. There has been one dude who has been to a majority of the games this year that sits behind the basket near the Kings tunnel. He wears a crown and goes nuts with his cowbell during the free throws. Can almost guarantee he will be leading people during the free throws in that section tonight.

I've seen that guy as well

You can attempt to bring one, just don’t get mad if you have to make a trip back to the car

got some in folsom last year. but i would imagine

If you google you can find some in vacaville or Dixon

I bought one at a feedstore in West Sac

Been a while, but they should still have them. I would call and ask them.

Wild West Feedstore
3030 W Capitol Ave
West Sacramento
(916) 372-5225

If the Kings players can't get amped up for this game...I don't know what to tell them.

I know the crowd will bring it.

San Luis Obispo

Will be watching the game at the Kilt on Monterey street. Look for the guy in the Tyreke jersey!

Going to tune every single tv in my house to the game

So tv ratings will go up

Let's Do it to it!

It’s time Sactown! Let’s be that furious wave of arco thunder that was heard across the league.

C-Webb in the building too. Can’t let down the old guard! Let’s give OKC what-for!

Question???

Can I still bring my cowbell into Arco??? Haven’t tried in years, but seems like a good night for it!!!

I have heard them in there

so at least some of security is letting them thru. Don’t sit behind me though, thanks

I don't security lets them in

I think you have to sneak them in.

That could be tough...

Sir, Is that a cowbell in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?!

Maybe tape it to your ankle?

Unless you have a bell that can get past the metal detectors.

I think it will be fine if you put it in a coat or something

the security checks are pretty half ass.

Has to be in the purse.

They search those, they don’t metal-detect them.

Do what I do

Put it in your pants and if they question you, tell them that your name is Iron Balls McGinty.

That clink-clank in my pants? Them's just my cow-balls.
By tomorrow our sword arms will ache from over-use!

So harden your hearts, sharpen your swords and when the enemy is here, gut him like a fish.

My arm is in great condition
According to Donte

Game is officially a sellout.

LETS GET IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BLACKOUT!!!!!!!

Sounds more like Here We Tailgate
I dont think they allow cowbells anymore so, sneak them in

I remember last year when i went to the here we stay game against OKC, i made a sign that read , "Anaheim, suck our (and i drew two basketballs)!. And a security guard took it from me in the 4th quarter :( good sign though. everyone seemed to love it.

im wearing black already
Dressed in black from head to toe since 6:30 this morning
There are still some seats available.

I saw a pair in section 115 and several together in section 113. So, if y’all want to go. Grab them now before they are gone.

Won't be at the game, but I will be watching

Hell, I might be chanting along with you guys at home. I honestly feel kinda bad that I haven’t done much to help the effort, mostly because sometimes I don’t know what I could do, but that isn’t an excuse.

This game is our chance to show the world how dedicated we are to our team, to our city. This night is more than about basketball, it’s about an entire city coming together for a common cause. It’s unreal that it takes a basketball team to bring us together, but it just shows how important it is to us.

I hope our team comes out and feeds off of the energy given off by the crowd, because I’m sure the crowd will be cheering non-stop. As a fan, I am hoping for a win and I hope the Kings can pull through with the crowd willing them to victory. However, the outcome won’t matter as much as the statement the fans will have made by supporting this team through the dark unknown, doing whatever it takes to unify and prevail.

Go Kings! And Go Sacramento!!!

Go Kings, I'll be watching and hanging out to every moment from down under.
Have a few for us!

I'll have a Coopers
I'll have ANOTHER Coopers

It is liquid lunch Friday here after all :O)

Friday afternoon and an awesome Kings game

Can’t get better than that.

Evans

..was given props on TNT by Shaq and Barkley. Even had a little feature on him. Shaq thought he should’ve made All-Star team.

One the plus side, someone said one of our guys needs to be an All-Star

On the negative side, it was Shaq

Shaq takes Blake Griffin.
Announcer Scott just put this up, game notes, LOL

Ok I'll be there but

my luck is not good. I went to the NY NYE blow out and the Denver blowout. I’m do for a good game tonight. Do I dare say win?

I just finished reading all the above posts and they

made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. We really have a fantastic group of fans with the highest loyalty possible. If good vibes can win a game, we have this one in the bag.

Be on the look out for this sign

As well as a guy in an LMFAO costume! haha

I like where this is going
unbelievable luck !

I just got a call from my mom outta state asking me if I wanna go to tonight game. Her friend has 2tickets ( not sure where who cares tho) and she can’t make it . I can have them for free ! Awesome I’m taking my sister who has never been she is pumped. Got my black shirt on ready to ROCK !!!!! Let’s get a big home win tonight and put the league on notice that we love our Kings way too much to let em leave !

To pass time for the Kings game..watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWIpmOafOd8&list=FL39spTEo8cYAEYLzuGCe6tg&index=8&feature=plpp_video

funny as fuck...

P.S. I will be at the game tonight!!!!!! Im leaving in 15minutes!

GO KINGS

Guys and Girls

I know its Back in Black night, but please do not paint your face black.

This is not the message we want to send to a national audience.

what "message"?

Im actually going with a friend who is facing half his paint black…and I support him because it looks cool and he is supporting the “back in black”

painting*
leaving for the game now. GO KINGS
Have fun!!! Make lots of noise!!
It can be offensive to some people

and Sacramento is a perceived “Cow Town”.

Look I know your intention is to show support for the Kings, and I’m totally with that. I just don’t want the national audience to be offended by it.

As long as Harry Connick Jr isn't watching

Wouldn’t want him to have another whinge a la the Red Black Faces fiasco on Hey Hey

Paint
Let's try that again

Painting your face black is not exactly the same thing as painting it in the style of blackface.

would have to think people would be rocking purple and black face paint

Hard to tell

wow that ain't bright
I think Ed mentioned

that these guys were the guys from last year with the big sign.

I totally get their intentions, and I’m all for doing whatever to show your support. Just think its risky doing that in front of a national audience. Hope its no big deal.

So do I man

So do I, but it’s a very sensitive topic. But I don’t think people make a big deal when Raiders fans do it… so let’s hope it goes smoothly.

Guess we'll see on PTI tomorrow
Ha "point counterpoint" with a black guy and a white guy arguing whether something is racist

Don’t think ESPN will be so bold

Besides TNT and NBA League Pass, TNT will also be streaming the game on their website.

Ack.

http://www.tnt.tv/sports/nba/overtime12/

You know what's sweet about overtime?

You can totally play it on your phone

Thank you.

Always appreciate the legal stream when they give it.

bah

Only for “US Viewers”

It’s “US” Virgin Islands you cocks! Bad week for my internet to be out :(

*and by internet I mean satellite tv
The Maloofs flew in Susan Boyle especially for this game? Will she sing the National Anthem?
In my seat

Directly in the middle of a Korean church group, we are all in black and ready to go crazy with our new found friendships and glowsticks

Im in my seat as well...

Getting the updates from a friend on the BOS vs LA game…says its a really good one coming down to wire.

Tie game 9 seconds left Boston ball

Please no overtime.

SHIT!

it looks like OVERTIME?!?!?! DAMNITDAMNITDAMNIT

L#@er Game had better not go to overtime!

I want as much Kings coverage as I can get.

crap...

Comes on C’s!

Ray Allen time!
Damn...overtime
and WHO KNOWS if this goes into double OT?... sheesh
Damn it man.....I want my KINGS NOW!
Is there no other channel to watch Kings on as we wait?

Like is Grant and Jerry on a different channel or what?

FUCKKKK!!!

ANGRYYY.

Ziller with epic unintentional forshadowing

Will they delay the Kings tipoff for the TV audience?

Or will we miss it?

which reallyreallyreallybloowwwsss
Looks like the Lakers screw us even...

when we aren’t even playing them…

I bet TNT was going to show the intros too...

damn it man!

Pure darkness with all the glowsticks!

ATLEAST IM AT THE GAME THOUGH! lol

doesnt help my family though, they want to watch right now
Motherf$&@#r
Cant wait for the game!

I love the sign lady ( btw her husband was my PE teacher in elementary school)

what school? jw
Oak Medow elementary in El Dorado Hills
Webber is at the game.
Ugh. God damn it.

I better get to see this game

OF COURSE BOSTON AND LA GO TO OVERTIME

ANYTHING TO MAKE ME MISS PART OF THE GAME RIGHT?

Freaking hell. I want to see my Kings. Fuck you TNT.

Also, so we can watch the game on the NBA site?

just like the Lakers to ruin my night of Kings television.

Lakers and Boston going to OT

Cmon, Celtics...10-0 run!
Game doesn't technically tip until 7:40

So we might not miss much.

No stoppage of play...no stoppage of play!
Someone win this game now and please don't go to multiple OTs.
Anybody at the game know if they delayed tipoff?
#DelayTipoff

Really Hope So

Probably will go 5 OT's so we miss the entire first quarter and a half
You'd think TNT would be smart enough to plan their coverages (with possible OT) accordingly.
They would...

But it’s the Kings so they likely don’t give a shit about us.

Well, TNT doesn't decide the time games start. They just cover the games...
omg now here we go with looking at the shot clock
END THIS BOSTON HURRY UP
They should at least put the game on truTV or TNT or something.
Ugh...

Time out.

Once again, Crap!
sweet now a timeout
Fucking timeout?

GOD DAMMIT

THE FAKERS RUIN EVERYTHING
Ok..

SWITCH TO THE GAME!!!

OK GREAT LETS SWITCH
GREAT I MISSES OUR FIRST 4 POINTS SO FAR!

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