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1972–75

Before they moved to Sacramento, the NBA'sSphinx, a 1920s French fat face with disctinctively large triangular serifs that echo the shape of the crown. The type around the basketball was altered to fit the curve, but not very effectively as the spacing is quite uneven.

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1975–85

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Pennant from the 1973/74 season. The large "Kings" is likely lettering.

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