"My job status does not define me. I'm the same guy I was last year, the same guy I was before I...

"My job status does not define me. I'm the same guy I was last year, the same guy I was before I got this job. I try to create an element of truth in the locker room where I can look my guys in the face and tell them how I feel, and I accept when they look me in the eyes and tell me how they feel, which sometimes is not always good. I think I've earned the respect by doing it the hard way. My owners and Geoff, they have to know that I trust them, and that if I do my job it will be fine. And if I don't, we'll move on.''

Reggie Theus, as told to Ian Thomsen of Sports Illustrated

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Interesting point made on Theus by Thomsen

For those who read the rest of the article, or only have read the quote, I thought the idea that the Nets would move to Seattle is the most interesting thing said out of the whole thing. (That, and Thomsen lists the best players sidelined, and once again, Speed is not among them. No star gets a greater lack of respect than Kevin Martin in the whole NBA.)

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 2:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

For someone who writes so much you sure don't read enough

He listed the players expected to miss two or more weeks

Kevin Martin, line 1 holding for you. Your destiny is calling. - Section214

by vfettke on Nov 18, 2008 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Martin isn't expected to miss two weeks?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmmm my bad

He was said to miss 7-10 days. And we’re talking about 8 days later, and not a single mention of his return. I think he belongs on the list of 2 weeks, but okay.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Friday

He’s looking to come back Friday against Portland.

by Ziller on Nov 18, 2008 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The best news I've heard in awhile

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Btw vfettke

He did list Deron Williams who didn’t quite miss 2 weeks, but missed 6 games, which last I checked is what Martin will miss if he comes back Friday at Portland. My point was that he overlooked Speed, like so many nat’l folks do, and he even listed Kirk Hinrich & Larry Hughes to boot. That was the ultimate insult to me.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not to mention

Eddy Curry and Matt Harpring.

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 18, 2008 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't mind Harpring

But I figure kicking Eddy Curry was so easy that it’s Frank Isola’s job.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You think Harpring is better

than Martin?

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 18, 2008 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sactown Royalty:

Where Kevin Martin reigns supreme, and almost everything else is sidebar.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Nov 18, 2008 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

As it should be

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 18, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs