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We all know how that story played out. The Kings never moved to Anaheim a new arena plan began to take shape and the future once again looked bright.

Now we're back to the same situation, only this time in seemingly more dire straits. Yet tonight, I wasn't sad or frustrated or emotional.

Tonight I am proud.

I am proud of this fanbase for showing up through thick and thin. A capacity crowd showed up to watch a 28 win team play and they cheered and yelled and poured their hearts out from hours before tip to hours after. If the NBA isn't clear yet on just how much we care for this team, they need to watch tonight's game. There is absolutely no way a case can be made that another city deserves or wants this team more than us. None.

I am proud of the way this city has come together to stand by this team. Mayor Kevin Johnson, other city councilman, state Senators, all have gone above and beyond in an effort to keep this team here. Corporations have stepped up and pledged their support many times over.

Like 2011, we don't know what happen. But it didn't, DOESN'T, feel like the end. Of all the signs I saw at the game, perhaps my favorite was one held up by a young lady in the lower bowl that simply said "NOT SAYING GOODBYE". No, we're not. Perhaps more appropriate is the German expression for farewell, Auf Wiedersehen: Until we see each other again.

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I'd like to take a moment and thank all of you for reading my recaps this season, and for making my posts better with your commentary. I am grateful to be a part of this community, and humbled that I have the privilege to write for you. I'd also like to thank my brilliant and admirable co-workers Tom Ziller, Greg Wissinger and Section214 for picking up the slack on those nights where I was too tired or unable to get a recap.

Until next season,

– Akis