Major upgrade for the Sacramento Kings, whose new uniforms are a serious improvement over their previous set. There's a lot of additional info on this interactive page, and you can also check out this photo gallery and this Uni Watch assessment of the new threads.
New uniform set for the Kings this year. More info: https://t.co/hKADnn3T89 pic.twitter.com/Mbawdd0Hks
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) October 12, 2016
The new uniform set is being paired with a new logo, which is actually an updated version of the team's old "crowned ball" logo, the original version of which dates to the franchise's previous incarnation as the Cincinnati Royals.
Evolution of a logo over 45 years: Cincinnati Royals → KC/Omaha Kings → Kansas City Kings → Sacramento Kings pic.twitter.com/czaqoHRrx5
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) June 21, 2016
That old Royals logo was designed by a guy named Robert Grove. Here's an exclusive Uni Watch interview with him, and a good article on how the new logo set was developed.
The Kings also have a new court design (here's some additional info and photos of the floor being installed):
Also: Fans of cool graphics will enjoy the concourse in the Kings' new arena, which features lots of excellent vintage neon signage from the Sacramento area:Kings Unveil New Court Design » https://t.co/AgehiUS1Bj pic.twitter.com/Ul6LJ0WR9J
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 24, 2016
Also-also: In what appears to be an NBA first, the Kings have created Twitter and Instagram accounts specifically to showcase their players' sneakers. The accounts, which is called Kings Kicks, feature footwear worn by current and former Kings stars (further info here):Sacramento Kings' new arena has lots of vintage neon signage. pic.twitter.com/oMQtJ3FKL2
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) October 11, 2016
Finally, as you may have heard, the Kings will be wearing a Blue Diamond Almonds advertising patch next season (additional info here):Kings Begin Exclusive @SacKingsKicks Accounts » https://t.co/6KFk2kMCy7 pic.twitter.com/jzc7J6Uf23
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) October 19, 2016
Kings, @BlueDiamond Partner to Showcase California Growers and Inspire Health and Wellness » https://t.co/IFA66qqRhZ pic.twitter.com/DQeRboXDgh
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) October 10, 2016
Click here for Lukas' complete Uni Watch for the 2016-17 NBA season.
