"I've been told that I have the authority to do whatever I want," [Kenny] Natt said when asked if he had the front office's backing on such matters. "They are supporting me 100 percent in my decisions, and I've informed them that the only way that I know of doing things is the Sloan discipline way. And I can't change that. And they were receptive of that."
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I love this quote by Brad Miller (in fact I"m going to use it in my inflammatory fanpost I'm writing)
I’m looking forward to going out there and working for Kenny now," Miller said after contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds. "I’m looking forward to more accountability on everyone. Sometimes you need change to get more energy and enthusiasm around here. I think the whole team needed a shot of life.
Gee Brad, I realize Reggie wasn’t perfect, but umm, you suck.
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
I don't think Brad sucks
I think he’s impatient and easily frustrated. I think he wants to play in a cohesive unit with passion.
Any time we’ve seen Miller play far below his abilities, it’s been when there hasn’t been a lot of team unity or a real game plan. Or, to be fair, when he’s coming off a serious injury.
But reserve the label for someone who has consistently demonstrated suckage on the court. K9 and Douby spring to the fore.
Let's go home.-Kevin Martin
by LeaguePassAddict on Dec 16, 2008 6:59 AM PST up reply actions
Not talking about Brad's playing ability
I’m talking about his attitude, and how it changes/polarizes everything with this team. A team doesn’t need 2 opposite voices, but that’s exactly what happened. At least Natt is bringing unity, and that is something I very much like. (I’m not against saying I’d rather have Kenny Natt long term if the Kings give him an open honest look.)
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
Actually
As far as attitude goes, I’ll take Quincy’s over Brad’s any day. You can certainly point out plenty of flaws in Quincy, but when he’s played, I’ve never felt like he wasn’t trying.
Brad is obviously a much more accomplished player, and at times has a great attitude, maybe even the majority of the time. But we’ve all seen Millers petulance hurt the team and what Pookey quoted is just absurd. Miller is the only All-Star on the roster and has been in the league a long time, if he wants accountability he should start with a mirror and then talk to his teammates about it. That statement is almost as absurd as Joe Maloof’s that he is a “competitor” which still has me riled up.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
by ForThree on Dec 16, 2008 7:52 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well said & rec'd
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
Actually
It appears that as the details come out, Brad might not have been in the minority on this one.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
He wasn't the minority, but he was a lynchpin
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
Kenny Natt
If he turns out to be the second coming of Jerry Sloan, you’ll be thanking Brad. ;)
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
Nope
That’s just called luck. I’m done with Brad like I was done with Ron and MIke before him. Bitch Boys aren’t players i back.
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 Dec 16, 2008 9:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Word
Get him out now. While one of my favorites back in the old days, his attitude and effort are unforgivable. Very similar to how I felt about Bibby last year. Hope he does well where ever he lands but I’d rather see Hawes at C for the rest of the year.
by Doubl3Dos3 on Dec 16, 2008 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I agree Otis
based on comments, it seems team discipline and accountability was the problem. I don’t have any issue with that.
My problem is Brad Miller trying to absolve himself of responsibility for team discipline and accountability. Of course Theus has a hand in it too, and ultimately Theus paid the price for it, but for Brad to act self-righteous about it when he is partially responsible is ridiculous.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
by ForThree on Dec 16, 2008 9:25 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Well said
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
we'll see
This is the modern NBA, I wonder about drill sargeant attitudes getting you very far
(if he means it)
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 9:28 AM PST up reply actions
Very true
I’m trying to think of drill sergeant coaches…
There’s the obvious people it didn’t work for long-term: Avery Johnson, Scott Skiles
You have two examples that leap to mind it does work for: Jerry Sloan, Gregg Popovich
I think the most important aspect of a discipline oriented coach is backing from management that everyone in the locker room understands. Everyone knows Sloan is running the show and if you, as a player, run your mouth, you’re going to lose. Obviously Coach Natt doesn’t have that, and frankly I don’t think the Maloofs possibly could convey that type of backing. Everyone knows the Maloofs are spoiled children apt to change their minds at a moment’s notice.
Since Natt doesn’t have that backing, he has to get buy in from the players. The players have to decide they really want him as coach and will work their ass off for him, or he has no chance in the long run. As you said, we’ll see, but our guys need to want discipline and accountability or a discipline oriented coach has no chance.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
by ForThree on Dec 16, 2008 9:36 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think you're ahead of the game somewhat
Because you get to see how consistently awful the Wolves are. Well said and definitely rec’d.
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
The Wolves are hopeless
As long as McHale and his country club of hangers-on are around. You think we have it bad? We’ve got nothing on the despair that hangs around Wolves basketball right now.
Let’s see they have Jefferson who seems allergic to defense or leadership.
A skilled Mark Madsen instead of OJ Mayo.
A guy that might grow up to be Bobby Jackson instead of Brenden Roy.
McCants has Stephon Marbury’s attitude, except he’s only a decent NBA player.
Corey Brewer might be a poor man’s Bruce Bowen someday.
Its really difficult to imagine a worse run franchise than MN under Kevin McHale.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Sloan and Pop
are vets who have Won.
The whole league supports them
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
Sure they are now
They also were around a long time. There was a time when Jerry Sloan’s discipline wore on people and people in Utah wanted him fired. The owner stayed on Sloan’s side and that’s how he now has the universal respect despite not winning it all.
Pop is easier and honestly more like Natt’s situation. Pop walked in, had a plan, and Robinson and Duncan said, hell yes we’re on board. Duncan has stayed onboard because he buys the plan and their obvious success.
Natt’s only hope to be a tough guy coach and last with the Kings is for Kevin Martin, Francisco Garcia and Spencer Hawes to buy into him. If all three of those guys buy it, and make it obvious they do by working their ass off and saying the right things, then maybe Natt has a chance. If not all three of them do, he’s toast.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I think you made my point clearer
They had to earn that tolerance and only barely did survive a few times.
Yes, the players can do a lot
"You keep on using that word
I do not think it mean what you think it means"
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
Well, good
That was my goal, I was trying to figure out what would likely need to happen for that type of coach to work.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
I think part of the problem
Is everyone’s assumption that Brad is a team leader because he’s a veteran. I’m not sure he’s ever been that type of guy…it’s why we’ve been talking about this very topic for a few seasons now – as in, who is going to be the vocal leader on this team?
To get pissed at Brad now over this is silly. I’m not sure he’s in any way, shape or form different than prior seasons, other than not playing up to his fairly lofty standards. That merits criticism in my opinion, I think the rest is pretty nonsensical.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
And to expand just a bit
This is Kevin Martin’s fifth year in the league – that and his contractual obligation have moved him into “veteran” status in my eyes.
So why isn’t Kevin being hammered over Theus as hard as Miller? There have been plenty of whispers that Kevin is both dogging it on his injury AND may have played a prominent part in getting Theus fired.
Ah, that’s right – Kevin is a young borderline superstar. Miller is a malingering malcontent. And really the main difference between the two is performance level.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
Because Kevin isn't playing
That’s why. That’s the only reason. You can’t provide vocal on court leadership if you aren’t even on the court Otis.
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
Oh
And what whispers of him dogging it? Care to elaborate on that?
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
Sure
That it’s weird a sprained ankle is keeping him out as long as it has…and that there is the possibility he’s purposely stayed off the court to get Theus fired.
Obviously, these are just rumors and are probably untrue, but I’ve heard it bandied about on KHTK a few times.
Essentially, these rumors have as much merit as the rumors that Brad cut Theus’ legs out from under him.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
Umm okay
Well, I knew something was wrong when it was announced as a sprained ankle, and he wasn’t on the court within 10 days. I think the team mis diagnosed it originally, and haven’t publicly clarified it. This is where I hate Petrie’s insistence on silence. It’s not like teams aren’t aware he hurt his ankle. I just think the original conclusion was wrong, and they haven’t adjusted it with a press release or anything.
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
That it’s weird a sprained ankle is keeping him out as long as it has…and that there is the possibility he’s purposely stayed off the court to get Theus fired.
Obviously, these are just rumors and are probably untrue, but I’ve heard it bandied about on KHTK a few times.
I call bullshit. Kevin Martin is not the kind of guy to fake an injury. People say a lot of things. That doesn’t make them true.
Shut up and Coach
by Carl on Dec 16, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly my point Carl
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
OK
I think I misread. We’re on the same page.
I said it in another thread – if any one player is responsible, it’s Bobby Jackson. He was clearly not on the same page as Theus and I have to believe Bobby is well-respected in the organization. I’m not saying Bobby IS responsible. I’m just saying it makes more sense than Miller or Martin.
Shut up and Coach
Kevin isn't playing now
But we know that Kevin isn’t a vocal leader either. Never has been, probably never will be.
He hasn’t missed the entire season Pookey.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
I know he hasn't missed the whole season
But he’s missed almost all of it, and that short lived return was an ill-fated attempt to get back. He didn’t look right, and never said his ankle felt right at any point. There’s something genuinely wrong with his ankle that I’m hoping doesn’t take surgery to fix, or end his season. But I fear that’s the case at this point.
He’s had a bad ankle most of the season, and for the rest of it, you can’t blame him totally for the first 5 games. Brad’s irresponsibility played in a part of that. You can’t absolve Miller of being a clown while adjusting the lens to Martin because he isn’t a screamer. Sorry, but that doesn’t compute with me. (Which is not to say that Kevin is a leader. Jury is out on that, but I don’t see how this is resolved yet. Gotta have more data to say yay or nay.)
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
Pookey
You are doing the same thing with Miller, I’m just saying you could easily implicate Martin using the same logic and tenuous proof behind it.
Really, you’ve admitted that your feelings about Miller don’t have any factual basis, but you wouldn’t be surprised by it when the truth comes out.
And it’s not just you – read through the game threads and you’d think Brad was the anti-christ.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
No I'm not
I’m really not, but I see your point, and see why you see it that way. I just think it’s easy to point the finger at every player, but outside of Cisco, and really Martin, it’s hard for me to not help but lay the blame of all this on the Maloof’s, and Petrie, mostly, along with the veterans like Miller, Jackson and Moore for this debacle. It’s not Reggie himself. It’s the surrounding issues with the people involved. Miller doesn’t deserve a pass, and neither does Martin. But Martin didn’t do anything terribly egregious either. Miller has.
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
to me the difference Otis is the dumb things Miller said. If Kevin Martin said the things Miller said, I’d go slightly easier on him, but still would have issue with it.
Its ok with me if Miller doesn’t want to be leader, but then I don’t want to hear him complain about lack of leadership.
The more you guys work the trade machine, the happier I am GP is our GM.
Yup
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
I give him credit for honesty
Didn’t Kevin jump out a few weeks back and talk about how firing Theus was a mistake and the guys had his back? Clearly, that was an…ummm…untruth.
So why did he say what he said? Could it be so he didn’t look like the bad guy in this scenario?
Again, I doubt a darn bit of this is true. But the anger at Brad Miller over Theus’ firing is looking more and more like a red herring as the facts come out. It appears Theus had one foot out the door already…and if that’s the case, Miller’s quotes about lack of leadership ring true. Even if he is throwing rocks in glass houses.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
Yeah I don't think Kevin gets that part of it
He doesn’t get the good & bad with all this, and I agree, that is a glaring issue with him. Reggie’s knee’s were cut out under him by a lot of other people other than Kevin Martin though, and I think bringing him up in the leadership angle when he can’t give it is a red herring myself. (I’m not defending Kevin perse. I’d say the same about Brad if the situation was reversed I swear.)
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
Good discussion
Will we ever know all the facts about this? Probably not…but it would make a fascinating book. Maybe Amick can write it someday when he’s done covering the team.
I’ll admit that I’m a bit of a Brad Miller fanboy, primarily due to his ability to do the little things on offense that are a necessity to putting the ball in the hole. He’s very deserving of criticism for his poor play this year, but it feels that he’s getting a disproportionate share fo the blame for both the losses and Reggie’s axing.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
Oh no
You’re right on that. The Maloof’s and Geoff Petrie are largely to blame, and Miller holds the majority of the minorty share where the players were concerned. That’s where I really stand. (I got my fanpost coming. It explains it somewhat better, and less choppy with all these comments. There was just new ground being brought up. And sadly, this doesn’t change any issue forthcoming with Kevin and his own leadership. That matters too since he publicly came out and thought he should be one.)
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
You don't 'want' to be a leader
you have that thing – or you don’t.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
He's never shown it.
Martin that is. Never has; never will. He’s not an on court leader. Period. Good performer. Great guy. But it’s not his style. In fact, I’ll bet it would come off as phony if he tried to act like a Cisco.
Yep which wouldn't work either
Kevin’s one issue, and Brad’s another separate issue at this point. I think mixing them is a waste of time. I really do.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
agreed on Brad
He’s getting too much criticism for just being who he’s really always been – but with fewer options to play off of.
But I’m not talking about vocal leaders, lots of guys talk, I’m mean the emotional leader that is determined to Win, to beat the other team, to drag people along if needed.
Being vocal is just a part of that. MM is vocal.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions
Otis this is a good point
I think part of the problem is everyone’s assumption that Brad is a team leader because he’s a veteran. I’m not sure he’s ever been that type of guy…it’s why we’ve been talking about this very topic for a few seasons now – as in, who is going to be the vocal leader on this team?
The thing is, Brad’s a veteran who was supposed to help Spencer with his learning curve. And as it turns out, he hasn’t done shit on that angle. He’s a veteran, and gets his way as such. Veteran’s in this league tend to get what they want, even when they shouldn’t, and as such, can provide a bad example by doing what they do, even without being leaders. That’s why I’ve soured so much on Brad. Which surprises me, because the last thing Miller can ever be considered is a leader.
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
Hawes hasn't gotten better?
at the Miller things, like passing, setting picks etc?
I disagree
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
Oh right
Like Miller’s a magical pick setter, or his offense didn’t have such an unusual effect that it caused many to defend him because when he’s on it has such a trickle down effect? I get it, I just don’t agree. Get used to it.
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
As far as Kenny Natt goes
I think it’s a good idea that he’s simplifying the offense for these guys. They were bogged down learning Reggie’s complicated system, and not having Kevin around didn’t help. I like Kenny Natt, and if he can get a Pete Carril to help these guys develop themselves, or even some other veteran guy out there (not Phil Johnson whom I think would be another dynamite ass’t head coach for this team—which is not to say that he wasn’t a quality head coach or a dynamite ass’t) then this could be an interesting candidate for the future.
I gotta say, I"m feeling Kenny Natt as a longterm head man more so than Eddie Jordan at this point. Jordan, as Prada points out in the Eddie Jordan thread, didn’t exactly do wonders for their young players, or not roll out a non defensive squad.
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
Well let's see how they do.
It’s not unusual for a team to win its first game under a new coach. I’m not knocking Kenny Natt – maybe he is the long term answer, but I still love the idea of a return to the Princeton offense in Sacramento. On the other hand I’m fine with enjoying the success and consistency that Sloan has had in the past 20 years.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
I'm not knocking Kenny Natt either
I like the idea of Kenny Natt’s future prospects more than Eddie Jordan at this point.
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
After one game??
I gotta say, I"m feeling Kenny Natt as a longterm head man more so than Eddie Jordan at this point.
Really?
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
+1
And to add that one thing the Kings don’t need is a revolving door to the head coach position. Look what that’s done to the Raiders. If Natt can do a decent job of leading this team he should be made permanent.
Disagree wholeheartedly
As far as we know, Reggie did a decent job of leading this team last year. Their record was seen as overachieving, and Reggie was suddenly a star on the rise.
I’m ok with Natt going permanent if Petrie feels he is the right guy for the type of personnel Petrie puts on the roster. I doubt we (or Petrie) will know that for quite some time now.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
I want an honest & fair evaluation of Natt
And a fair and honest assessment of what Eddie Jordan really did in Wash before I sit here & say he’s the answer. Cuz, frankly, I don’t think Eddie’s it, and I’ve changed my mind after believing Natt wasn’t the answer yesterday. I’ve really really changed my mind. I’m not saying Eddie can’t be an answer, or that Natt is, I’m just saying I would like to eliminate Natt from the pool before we start banding about Eddie Jordan and Flip Saunders.
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
So what was it
you disagreed wholeheartedly about? You think the Kings should have a series of new coaches and no stablity? Or you think that even if Natt does a good job he should be canned and replaced?
Or do you just disagree to be disagreeable?
If you read what I wrote
You’ll see that I wasn’t disagreeing just to be disagreeable.
Here, I’ll quote myself:
I’m ok with Natt going permanent if Petrie feels he is the right guy for the type of personnel Petrie puts on the roster. I doubt we (or Petrie) will know that for quite some time now.
Now, I’ll try to clarify for you. Much like Reggie Theus last year, there is a possibility Natt brings about some leadership to the squad and they show improved play the remainder of the season. In my mind, that’s not enough. So again, I think Natt should stay if (and only if) Petrie decides he’s the right guy long term. And I doubt Petrie’s going to decide that strictly on some ephemeral cohesiveness that is brought about by a new coach that the players play hard for. If Musselman and Theus have shown us anything, it’s that hard play is not enough.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
After one game
… against the Timberwolves? Come on now, I wouldn’t use a game against them as a basis for anything.
That's not fair
It proved I’d rather have JT than Al Jefferson.
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
Did you see
Al Jefferson turn on Mikki Moore and leave him behind? I don’t know if I wanted to blame Mikki for that or if it was just an awesome move
I saw it on the highlights
Still rather have JT. Al Jefferson is a very overrated player.
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
not if he learns to play some D
and pass out of double teams. He’s still young but he REALLY needs a ‘big man’ coach.
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
How about
Kevin McHale?
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 Dec 16, 2008 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
no kidding
He was a great low post player. Ih does nothing else before he’s shown the door….
"You keep on using that word
I do not think it mean what you think it means"
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
So is Al Jefferson
What is his excuse?
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
Heh
I think K was talking about AJ.
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." - My Dad, confusing me at a very young age.
I think you're right
And now that I think about, the one thing that impresses me so far with JT is his versatility, and the little thing he does, even amidst the huge struggle in his quest to adapt to the 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
And apologies Kusian (I'm a bit testy today--heh just today?)
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
I agree completely
AJ has always seemed lost to me, as if he hasn’t figured out his game. I get the feeling that JT, as young as he is, at least knows his strengths.
Well
I didnt get a chance to watch the game (most of the 4th quarter, but it was already over), but how much of a change did you guys see? I know you can’t judge it by one game, but it looked to me that everyone was a little loose, the bench was having more fun. But I could be wrong :-)
By the way, I think I’m going to buy a Donte Greene jersey … I’m excited about that guy.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
Discipline is what the Kings need
Discipline. That should be the key word. Now you can’t really come to any conclusions off of one game because it could of went either way last night. But something that I did notice during last nights game is that the Kings looked like they had a swagger to them last night. They were enjoying themselves and at times were all smiles. It felt good to watch that last night. Win or lose.
FIRE REGGIE THEUS! FIRE REGGIE THEUS! FIRE REGGIE THEUS!!!
you
can probably change your headline now :-)
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
Yeah I know....
Just got a comment like yours on another post. Thanks. Changing it now.
FIRE REGGIE THEUS! FIRE REGGIE THEUS! FIRE REGGIE THEUS!!!
I'm waiting for the "fire GP' stink
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 9:26 AM PST up reply actions
oh, I forgot
idiot
Cisco? Cisco? CISCO!!!! #*$!%! !
by lietothegirls on Dec 16, 2008 9:26 AM PST up reply actions
Wait.
I just realized I don’t care.
Carry on.
If there is one thing I think the Kings need now
is stability in the head coaching position.
If you look at all the failed sports franchises out there the one common denominator you will find almost all the time is poorly selected head coachs and a revolving door with regard to head coaches.
If you lay the selection of muss and Reggie and the firing of Adelman at the Maloof’s feet (and I do) then the one thing they have proved is that they have no business being in the coach selection business. Now as owners they can do any damn thing they choose but as supposed bidnessmen (I have my doubts) they should lay their egos at the door and let someone more qualified select the next coach.
Their was a really excellent post here yesterday (TZ?) about the Princeton offense, Petrie’s drafting for players who can execute it and the need for a coach who can run it and why Eddie Jordan might be a good selection for our next head coach. After reading Prada’s post here yesterday and other stuff I have read I have my doubts about Jordon’s ability to develop young talent.
Our future is dependant on the development of our young players, so whoever they bring in next as HC it’s imperative that they have a proven record as a teacher and developer of young talent. I have no idea if Natt is the guy or not, he may be or maybe not; how the heck would I know?
I do know this, we cannot afford another failed HC. Regardless of our record I’m still excited about our kids and despite the losses, and there are going to be more losses, lots of them, i almost always come away from the games encouraged about something.
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
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