Sacramento Kings Honor Legacy: Domantas Sabonis to Wear Bob Davies’ Retired No. 11 Jersey

The Sacramento Kings have made a significant announcement regarding their upcoming season, as they revealed that All-Star center Domantas Sabonis will be wearing the retired No. 11 jersey of Hall of Fame athlete Bob Davies starting from the 2024-2025 NBA season. This decision was made with the approval of Davies’ family, who expressed their pride and gratitude towards the Kings organization and fans for this honor.

Bob Davies, known as the ‘Harrisburg Hini,’ had a distinguished NBA career with the Rochester Royals from 1945 to 1955, including a pivotal role in the 1951 NBA Finals that led to the franchise’s first and only NBA Championship. Davies was a four-time All-Star and had an impressive peak season in 1951-52.

Domantas Sabonis, who has been a key player for the Sacramento Kings, has shown his appreciation for the trust placed in him by the Davies family. Sabonis highlighted the personal significance of the number 11, which has been a tribute to his father throughout his career. He looks forward to carrying on the legacy of those who previously wore this number.

The General Manager of the Sacramento Kings, Monte McNair, also expressed his gratitude to the Davies family for their collaboration and enthusiasm about the upcoming season with Sabonis wearing the No. 11 jersey. The jersey is now available for purchase at the Kings Team Store and online.

In recent game news, the Sacramento Kings suffered a close loss to the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 127-131. The Kings are currently 0-4 in the season, looking to turn their fortunes around in their next game against the Portland Trail Blazers).