Kings Draft Party at the Mix and Firestone 6.25.15

The NBA draft was held last night. Kings season ticket holders had the chance to celebrate with a draft party at the Mix in downtown. Firestone Public House (just next door) also had their own draft party going on concurrently. I went to check out the Mix first, but got hungry after a few picks in so I went down to Firestone to watch the rest of the draft and try to secure myself some food!

Grant Napear was doing his show at his usual location whenever he broadcasts out of Firestone. Carmichael Dave was also on site talking to fans and participating in the show. The draft is always a big day in Sacramento, and it gets full coverage by the news media here.

Both the Mix and Firestone were absolutely packed with Kings fans awaiting the news of who the Kings would draft this year with their number six pick. A lot of rumors have been swirling around the Kings regarding their players, coach, and front office personnel. Today would be a big day to put the those to rest.

At the number six spot the Kings picked Willie Cauley-Stein. Cauley-Stein is a very tall big man that is known for his defensive capabilities. A loud cheer went up as he was picked by the Kings. It'll be interesting now to see how he pans out for the team.

When it was all said and done I didn't end up getting food at Firestone - it was just too packed! As I walked back to my car I realized that the Squeeze Inn with their famous cheese skirt was right nearby. This is what I ended up getting. Yum.

SKD Dance Clinic 6.18.15

Last Thursday the Sacramento Kings Dancers held their first dance clinic of the summer. This event was an opportunity for anyone looking to be a dancer to get some expert help and advice from the current SKD. These clinics are well worth it for SKD hopefuls because they get personal time at Sleep Train Arena to help them prepare for SKD auditions coming up in July.

Jenn Santich was of course on hand to keep an eye on things and help answer any questions the dancers could have. Jenn is a wealth of knowledge and it would be a prudent thing for any SKD hopeful to ask her as many questions as possible.

Though Jenn was at the clinic, the main portion of the instruction was given by a few of the current Kings Dancers. The SKD led the girls through warm-ups, skills across the court, and even a routine. 

I'm sure it was a fun, but difficult time for the girls who came out. They got to see what the SKD have to go through on an everyday basis. 

I was impressed by those who came out. There was definitely a sense of wanting to learn and impress. Seeing the girls smile while dancing was really great. Just the act of smiling goes a long way in making a performance worth watching.

At the end of the clinic the girls all gathered around and got to talk with Jenn and the SKD. Some great advice was given out. Now it's up to the girls to prepare for the audition process coming next month. It should be exciting!