They chanted "Sac-ra-mento" and a few even yelled out suggestions that Mayor Kevin Johnson run for governor, and even president. And even though the mayor reminded the crowd at Firestone Public House that the battle hadn't been won yet- the assembled fans were ready to celebrate Monday after the announcement that the relocation committee has voted unanimously against the proposed relocation of the Kings to Seattle.
As media, I was in a booth up close to the mayor, but it was anything but the best seat in the house – a photographer jumped up on the back of the booth behind my head and attempted to balance while snapping, what I can only assume were amazing shots. Still, he kept wobbling. I was eyeing the integrity of the tables, should I need to dive under mine at any point. He didn’t even get down when security asked him to- but he didn’t ever fall.
One of the fans I talked to said the atmosphere was so wild it was like being in the playoffs- I agree.
Check out some of those excited fans in my story below.







