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19-04-2025
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Stockton Kings to host championship celebration Saturday at Adventist Health Arena
The Stockton Kings will celebrate their NBA G League Championship victory with Stockton residents on Saturday. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, the Stockton Kings will host a championship celebration at the Adventist Health Arena. Advertisement "This free, family-friendly event invites fans to celebrate the team's first-ever NBA G League title with an afternoon of fun, featuring photo opportunities with the NBA G League and Western Conference Championship trophies, face painting, balloon artistry, and activities in the Kids Zone, including games and coloring wall," a Stockton Kings news release states. "In addition, fans will get a live look at game-worn and autographed specialty jerseys available at the Jersey Auction Booth." Stockton King' Mason Jones encourages his teammates during game 2 of the NBA G League final against the Osceola Magic at the Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton on Apr. 11, 2025. The Kings won 144 to 126. The Stockton Kings, the affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, made franchise history as first-time NBA G League champions when they defeated the Osceola Magic 118-110 on Monday, April 14, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Stockton Kings guard Mason Jones was also named the 2025 NBA G League Finals MVP. Stockton Kings Game 3 Finals stats: Forward Dexter Dennis: 23 points, 6 rebounds Forward Terry Taylor: 22 points, 12 rebounds Forward Isaac Jones: 21 points, 13 rebounds Guard Mason Jones: 19 points, 13 assists Center Skal Labissière: 12 points, 7 rebounds Guard Jon Elmore: 11 points Forward Isaiah Crawford: 6 points Guard Chasson Randle: 4 points Stockton Kings mascot Dunkston motivates fans during the Kings during game 2 of the NBA G League final against the Osceola Magic at the Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton on Apr. 11, 2025. The Kings won 144 to 126. 'Stockton Kings Party' Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi called on the community through a Facebook reel to support and cheer on the Stockton Kings on Saturday. Advertisement "Stockton Kings PARTY is coming this Saturday, April 19th, at the Arena," Fugazi wrote on the post. "Everyone needs to come out to celebrate our team bringing home the championship trophy. So bring whatever Kings' swag you might have, and let's line Fremont St to the Arena!!!" Fans can look forward to appearances by Stockton Kings Head Coach Quinton Crawford and the Stockton Kings players on Saturday, the news release states. Those attending can also look forward to entertainment by Stockton Kings mascot Dunkson, DJ Kenzo and the Kings Breakers. Doors will open at noon for the event. There will be free parking in the Arena Garage. Stockton Kings fans can receive complimentary tickets by visiting Advertisement To learn more about the Stockton Kings, visit Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@ or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: Stockton Kings to celebrate NBA G League championship win in Stockton
CBS News
09-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Stockton roars back as sports haven with Kings in G League finals, Ports opener
STOCKTON — The city of Stockton is roaring back as a sports haven. The Stockton Kings are in their first ever NBA G League finals, while the minor league Stockton Ports had their opening night with thousands of fans in attendance. "I grew up going to Ports games, and to have another option like the Kings to be in Stockton is great. Great for the city!" said fan Kyle Calder. When Calder isn't making pizzas at Michael's Pizza, he's cheering on his favorite teams. The restaurant even made Kings-themed drinks at their watch party as the team played away in Osceola, Florida, for game one of the G-league finals. "To have more people coming in here supporting our local sports teams, having a slice, having a beer, is great for us, but it's even better for the community," Calder said. Others like Jeffrey Monckton want to see more support for the teams already in Stockton to hopefully even bring more teams back to the Port City. "I think people need to get out and support these clubs out here so we can get more clubs out here because there used to be more. There used to be arena football. There used to be hockey. All that stuff," Monckton said. The Ports play again on Wednesday, hosting the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The Kings will play game 2 at home at the Adventist Health Arena on Friday night, looking to even the series and stay alive.
CBS News
07-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Stockton Kings beat Austin Spurs in G League Western Conference Finals in front of home crowd
STOCKTON - The Stockton Kings are heading to the NBA G League Finals after beating the Austin Spurs 118-112 in the Western Conference Finals Sunday night. Thousands of Stockton Kings fans packed into Adventist Health Arena Sunday night to show their support for the team. Audrey Martinez and her dad Martin were some of the first fans in line and through the doors. "For the whole community, this means a lot because we're all coming together, we're all supporting the team. We actually gotta get this win like we did on Thursday," Martinez said. "I love our local sports, I love our local teams, and as a representative, I gotta have their back," said Councilmember Brando Villapudua, who came out to root on the Kings. "We need 'em, we need 'em to stay. We need that W, so I believe we're gonna win tonight and get closer to the championship." "Born and raised, this is home man. Born and raised southside, went to Edison High School," said Tony Gladney, the on-court host for the Kings. "It means more to the city than I could actually put into words," he said. "This is something that our city deserves. The city is pulling behind us, we're ready to win." Fans out here saying win or lose, they are proud of this team. They have been great, finishing the regular season tied for the best record in all of the NBA G League. With a Kings will face the Osceola Magic in the finals on Tuesday. The championship will be a best-of-three-game series.
CBS News
10-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Granny Basketball League makes stop in Stockton with hopes of adding another team
STOCKTON – Grandparents are known for making the best food in the world, but what about making a few buckets? A Granny Basketball League took center court in Stockton as they push for more players for their golden-aged teams. Before a G-league game between the Stockton Kings and San Diego Clippers tipped off, there was a pregame with teams a little bit older, but just as thrilling for Stockton fans. The Granny Basketball League (GBL) made a stop in Stockton for the first time. "I'm definitely ready," said Stephanie Gladney. Wanting to suit already, season ticket holders Stephanie and Tony Gladney. "It was something nice and new, I wasn't expecting it, but to see it, more power to 'em, I enjoyed it," he said. "A lot of footwork to get something together," said Barbara Trammell. "I love to watch people improve and when they finally get it, I love to teach them the fundamentals, dribbling and not looking at the ball." Trammell, 80 years young, is the oldest player on her team, the Columbia Gold Diggers, as they took on the California Poppies. She's not only the team's go-to scorer but also the coach and the GBL creator. "About 650 women participating in the league," she said. "In the league, the oldest is 92, so you can play forever because you don't have to be fast. In fact, it's better to be slow," she said. The rules are a little bit different. Every player has to wear bloomers to keep up with the more gentle 1920s style of play. There's no running and every basket is 3 points. "No contact which is kind of iffy, they could've called a couple of fouls, but we told them not to because we didn't wanna waste our time on free throws," said Trammell. There's also a no-showing-flesh rule. "A dreaded flesh foul, you're not supposed to show any flesh and when you do, it's a technical foul," she said. Trammell hoping they can add another team in the 209. "Recruiting is the big thing, right now we only have three teams in California. If we get more teams we can have bigger game days," she said hopefully. This was just one of their league games, with the plan to hopefully play in the National Championship of the Granny Basketball League in July.
