Pete Carril Lives

by Tom Ziller on Dec 21, 2007 11:08 AM PST in Commentary

Ailene Voisin executed a great interview with local legend Pete Carril in today's Bee. Along with talk about the team's present and future, Carril offers his observations on Beno Udrih:

Q: You mentioned Udrih. What do you like about his game?

A: Just about everything except his defense. He's a little slow, but so is Mike Bibby. They remind me of Cal Ripken, the shortstop, guys who can't cover much ground, but they compensate because they have an idea what the guy is trying to do, where he's trying to go. Any slow guy is going to need help. But when Beno brings the ball up the court, you're looking at a point guard. Once that kid (Udrih) learns, figures out when you're shooting too much - and I know he's going to figure that out - he's going to be good. Figure out when you've got to penetrate and pass. And play better defense.

Encouraging, to hear it from Coachie. He also has an intriguing line about the future of the team, which biegler pointed out to me as a potential comment on the Maloofs:

So long as Geoff is doing the heavy lifting, and the operation of the team is in his hands, they'll come back at a faster pace.

Maybe it's a comment on the Maloofs, maybe it's a comment on Reggie Theus' power. But damn, it's a comment.

I will also admit to thinking of Carril when the whole situation with ignoring Rick Adelman's return went down. Remember, the Maloofs were said to put a stop on a Terry Porter interview because of his ties to the old regime. Wouldn't you think they'd keep Carril from returning if they're willing to go to such lengths erasing Adelman's guys from the picture?

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Okay some thoughts

I agree with the excellent interview by Voisin sentiment. It's yet another reason why I get frustrated by her bad columns. She's just better than that. Oh well. Boys will be girls and girls will be boys and it's a mixed up shook up world...

I thought the Robert Horry dig was funny.

His point about Artest is accurate. Which I also thought was a subtle shot about Artest and the Maloof's. But maybe it's just me.

I wonder if the Maloof's have control over much at this point. They have obviously the right to veto a trade. But if Geoff were to come in tomorrow to their office and say: "I've just traded Mikki Moore to Charlotte", what would they do? Tell him no because he makes the fans excited?

If this team breaks apart, and that seems as much as an if than should, then it makes me wonder from who the breaking up will be done. I hope it's from Petrie.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Dec 21, 2007 12:50 PM PST reply actions

Petrie

If Petrie were truly running the show, he'd be looking to find Bibby's new home once he's back from injury.

I do not believe at all that Mike Bibby's return will improve the team enough to make a difference. Bibby will keep Beno from doing what he's been doing. The team's picking up some steam, Beno is doing a good job running the show and let's keep it that way.

Will the season be a disappointment if the Kings miss the playoffs? I didn't think so. Don't get me wrong though, I'd love to watch the Kings play in the postseason, but the postseason would be a bonus for me. I just want another 1st round pick even if we do end up with two mid-teen picks.

The Sacramento Kings: Where Amazing Happens!

by kingme18 on Dec 21, 2007 12:57 PM PST reply actions