Guard – Nate Archibald
Before he became an NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, Nate “Tiny” Archibald played the first six seasons of his career with the Kings franchise. He became the star player of the franchise immediately because Oscar Robertson was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks that same season.
Archibald was a three-time All-Star with the Royals while also become the only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and assists in 1973. He ranks fourth in points and third in assists in the Kings’ all-time leaderboards. Despite his status a star player for the franchise, he was traded to the Nets after the 1976 season.
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Honourable Mention: Guard – Bob Davies
A member of the original Rochester Royals, Bob Davies led the franchise to their first ever championship in 1951. He was also a four-time All-Star and a one-time assists leader. In 1971, Davies was named to the NBA’s 25th Anniversary Team.
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