Sacramento Kings Jerseys – Every Player, Every Era, Every Number

The Sacramento Kings are the oldest continuously operating franchise in the NBA, with a professional basketball history stretching back more than a century. The franchise began in Rochester and eventually moved through several cities and names before becoming the Sacramento Kings.

The franchise's historical names include the Rochester Seagrams, Rochester Pros, Rochester Royals, Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Kansas City Kings, and finally the Sacramento Kings.

The Rochester Royals era marked the beginning of the franchise's NBA history. The team joined the Basketball Association of America in 1948, and the BAA merged with the National Basketball League in 1949 to form the modern NBA. The franchise won its only NBA Championship in 1951, when the Rochester Royals defeated the New York Knicks in seven games.

The franchise has won 2 major professional basketball championships in its history: an NBL Championship in 1946 and an NBA Championship in 1951. If counting only NBA championships, the Kings have won 1 NBA Championship.

The Kings' championship history is only one part of a much longer story. From Bob Davies, Maurice Stokes, Jack Twyman and Oscar Robertson in the early decades, to Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Sam Lacey and the great Sacramento teams led by Mitch Richmond, Chris Webber, Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic, countless players have helped shape this franchise.

Retired Numbers

The Sacramento Kings have officially retired the jersey numbers of ten legendary players whose contributions left a permanent mark on the franchise:

• #1 – Nate "Tiny" Archibald
• #2 – Mitch Richmond
• #4 – Chris Webber
• #11 – Bob Davies
• #12 – Maurice Stokes
• #14 – Oscar Robertson
• #16 – Peja Stojakovic
• #21 – Vlade Divac
• #27 – Jack Twyman
• #44 – Sam Lacey

These retired numbers represent many different eras of franchise history. Bob Davies helped lead the Rochester Royals to the 1951 NBA Championship, while Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman became two of the great stars of the Rochester and Cincinnati eras.

Oscar Robertson became one of the greatest players in basketball history during his decade with the Cincinnati Royals. Later, Nate "Tiny" Archibald became a dominant star during the Kansas City era, while Sam Lacey became one of the franchise's longest-serving and most productive centers.

The Sacramento era produced another generation of franchise icons. Mitch Richmond, Chris Webber, Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic became the foundation of the highly entertaining Kings teams of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Honored Number – Sixth Man

The Kings have also retired #6 in honor of their fans, recognizing them as the team's "Sixth Man." This number is a tribute to Kings supporters and does not represent a retired player.

From the earliest days in Rochester, through the Cincinnati Royals and Kansas City-Omaha Kings, to the Kansas City Kings and today's Sacramento Kings, generations of players have helped build one of the longest and richest histories in professional basketball.

Every player has a story, and no player should ever be forgotten.

This collection celebrates the complete history of the Sacramento Kings franchise, including every major era and every team identity that came before Sacramento. From the Rochester Royals and the 1951 NBA champions to the great Cincinnati, Kansas City and Sacramento teams, every generation deserves to be remembered.

Whether you are searching for the jersey of an NBA champion, an NBL champion, a Hall of Fame legend, a franchise icon, an All-Star, a fan favorite, a role player, or a player whose time with the franchise has largely been forgotten, you can find his Sacramento Kings jersey here.

We believe that every player who wore a Royals or Kings uniform became part of the franchise's story. The biggest stars may receive the most attention, but a team's history is built by everyone who wore the jersey.

Every number. Every era. Every player. Never forgotten.