The Los Angeles Kings, a major league professional ice hockey team, moved from the Forum to the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles to start the 1999-2000 season.
For the 199899 season, the Kings unveiled new logos, uniforms and a new purple-silver-white color scheme, as black and silver had become associated with gang colors
 Staples Center was a state-of-the-art arena, complete with luxury suites and all modern amenities

