Poll
If the Kings eventually move to Anaheim, what should they be called?
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Will the Mighty Mice be kings of Anaheim?
A heated debate broke out the other night at our favorite midtown watering hole. No, it wasn't about the state's fiscal crisis or the problems in Libya.
It was about something much closer to Sacramento sports fans' hearts: If the Kings move to Anaheim, what will they be called?
The way we see it, they wouldn't keep the Kings name, since the NHL Kings have played in Los Angeles since 1967, and having two Kings never works well.
The NBA Kings have been wearing throwback uniforms this week – maybe they're thinking of becoming the Royals again. After all, it was the Rochester Royals who won the franchise's only NBA title, way back in 1951. The franchise didn't become the Kings until it moved to Kansas City in 1972.
How about following the example set by Anaheim's NHL team, which started as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim? Using the Disney theme, the Kings could become the Mighty Mice – all they need is a coach named Mickey.
Or the Maloofs could call their team the Palms. Anaheim has plenty of palm trees, plus imagine the marketing tie-ins with the Maloofs' casino in Las Vegas.
Don't like those ideas? Here's a dandy that's been bandied about: The Orange County Wave … as in wave them goodbye?
Our spirited debate ended when the group agreed on the best name of all: Sacramento Kings.
What to watch
NBA, Miami at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m., ESPN: The matchup could be a preview of the NBA Finals.
What to do
High school basketball playoffs, Power Balance Pavilion, 4 p.m.: Four section title games.
Today's poll
If the Kings eventually move to Anaheim, what should they be called?
• Kings • Royals
• Mice • Wave
• Palms
To vote, go to www.sacbee.com/sports
Thursday's poll results
How do you view the cost to attend high school playoff games at Power Balance Pavilion?
• A fair deal: 17%
• Tickets are OK, but parking is insane: 62%
• Parking is OK, but tickets are insane: 21%
Total votes: 86
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