The Slate Rock and Gravel Company got this job because it underbid all other contractors, and hey, The Golden 1 Center is not so bad. It looks a little, well, primitive on the outside, but really it’s one of the most high-tech venues in sports. The Kings’ new home, located downtown, is the first NBA arena to be totally solar powered, for one thing.
Other fun facts:
* The Kings will not be the first to play there. That honor goes to Paul McCartney, who will play an Oct. 4 concert.