The Sacramento Kings have cemented their status as the favorite NBA team of the state of Iowa.
First, it was Iowa native Harrison Barnes joining the Kings at the trade deadline in 2019. Then came popular Iowa State player Tyrese Halliburton, drafted by the Kings in the first round of the 2020 draft. After the Kings traded Haliburton in February, they re-upped their support in Iowa by drafting Keegan Murray, the highest pick in the history of the storied Iowa Hawkeyes program.
Iowa fans wear Sacramento Kings gear. Some have Murray jerseys or purple and black attire. A handful already made the investment of buying NBA League Pass, which allows fans to watch all out-of-market games, so they can keep an eye on Murray.
