1989–90 Sacramento Kings season
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The 1989–90 NBA season was the Kings' 41st season in the National Basketball Association, and fifth season in Sacramento.[1] The Kings won the Draft Lottery, and selected Pervis Ellison from the University of Louisville with the first overall pick of the 1989 NBA draft,[2][3][4][5] and acquired Ralph Sampson from the Golden State Warriors during the off-season.[6][7] However, prior to the start of the season, the Kings were hit with tragedy as Ricky Berry, who had just completed a solid rookie season, committed suicide on August 14, 1989, at the age of 24; Berry died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at his suburban home in Sacramento after an argument with his wife, Valerie.[8][9][10][11][12]
1989–90 Sacramento Kings season | |||
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Head coach | Jerry Reynolds Dick Motta | ||
Owners | Joseph Benvenuti Gregg Lukenbill | ||
Arena | ARCO Arena | ||
Results | |||
Record | 23–59 (.280) | ||
Place | Division: 7th (Pacific) Conference: 12th (Western) | ||
Playoff finish | Did not qualify | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | KRBK-TV | ||
Radio | KFBK | ||
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After a 7–21 start to the season, head coach Jerry Reynolds was fired and replaced with Dick Motta. At midseason, Kenny Smith was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Antoine Carr.[13][14][15] Injuries limited Ellison to only just 34 games, as the Kings finished last place in the Pacific Division with a 23–59 record.[16]
Following the season, Ellison was traded to the Washington Bullets,[17] while Danny Ainge was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers,[18][19][20] and Rodney McCray was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks.[21][22][23]