Like most pro athletes, the Sacramento Kings have their fair share of idiosyncrasies. Almost all have developed a regular ritual on game days and stick to it, regardless if they are playing at Golden 1 Center or on the road.
Collectively, the Kings are creatures of habit, and habits are regarded as a good thing in NBA circles because it provides players with a routine and familiarity that is followed throughout the 82-game schedule.
Now don’t confuse rituals with superstitions that must be adhered. Of the eight Kings players that were polled for this story, all were adamant that they currently harbor no superstitions.