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Sacramento Kings: California Classic a hit: Adam Silver talks expansion

By Tyler Watts

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 5: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against the Miami Heat during the 2018 Summer League at the Golden 1 Center on July 5, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 5: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against the Miami Heat during the 2018 Summer League at the Golden 1 Center on July 5, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Sacramento Kings hosted the first ever California Classic Summer League this year and it went over so well that Commissioner Adam Silver wants to expand the event.

The Sacramento Kings have had an eventful offseason already.  It started with moving up to second overall in the draft lottery.  Then, three players opted into their player options.  Next, the Kings drafted Marvin Bagley III with that number two pick.  Now summer league is still happening as the organization searches for free agents to fill out their roster.

The Kings hosted a summer league called the California Classic for the first time this year.  The event featured four teams and gave each team three games before heading to the Las Vegas Summer League.  Things were a massive success as the Golden 1 Center filled.  It was some superb action for each team involved.  There was even a concert from Lil Jon at the event.

Silver wants expansion

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver held a media address in Las Vegas on July 10.  He had plenty of talking points during the address, and one was the California Classic.  Listen to what he said for yourself in the Tweet below courtesy of NBC Sports Kings.

The California Classic could turn into something similar to the Orlando Summer League in year’s past.  That featured eight teams, and each team played four games.  It will be interesting to see how this story develops in the coming weeks.

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The best part of the news is the California Classic will be back next year, and Kings fans will pack the Golden 1 Center again.  That alone is exciting.

Final thoughts

The Sacramento Kings put on the California Classic Summer League for the first time in 2018, but it appears like it may become an annual event.  Adam Silver wants to expand the classic.  Kings fans are ready to pack the arena again next season and make it a fantastic tournament regardless of the number of teams.  Stay tuned for more information on this as it becomes available.

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