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NBA Commissioner David Stern Discusses Keeping The Kings In Sacramento

NBA commissioner David Stern joined Grant to discuss the Kings staying in Sacramento and his upcoming retirement.

Stern gave credit to Mayor Kevin Johnson and the Sacramento ownership group for keeping the Kings in Sacramento. Stern also discussed the NBA's interest in expanding the market to India, the blueprint Sacramento has built for keeping a team in a small market, the importance of small markets to the league, the impact of grassroots efforts on the Kings staying put, the time limit that was placed on Sacramento to build a new arena, Sacramento's potential to receive an All-Star game if the necessary amenities are built, his greatest achievements as commissioner and what he plans to do after stepping down.

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