Rondom Thoughts

by section214 on Jul 29, 2008 10:17 PM PDT in Ron-Ron Comment 39 comments

Perhaps my last post under the heading of "Ron-Ron," unless I choose to opt in later and then immediately regret it...

I will miss Ron vs. Brandon Roy.
I will not miss Ron vs. Reggie Theus or Utah Jazz fans.
I will always be indebted to Ron for his play when he arrived here in 2006.
I will always be amazed that Ron created such a stir here while playing only 167 regular season games.
I'm glad Ron was here.
I'm glad that he's gone.
I loved/hated Ron's tenacity.
I loved/hated the fact that Ron's audio thought process was unfiltered and unprocessed.
Beno Udrih feels just like you do when that noisy neighbor moves out.
Kevin Martin and Francisco Garcia will be better players for having played with Ron Artest.
Kevin Martin and Francisco Garcia will be better players for no longer playing with Ron Artest.
The low post is once again a concern.
The extra pass is no longer a concern.
Ron Artest will receive a loud, positive ovation when he first returns here.
Bobby Jackson's first ovation will be louder and longer.
Houston just joined New Orleans as my favorite Western Conference teams (other than the Kings).
If Houston doesn't win it all this year, their off season won't be much fun...and Rick Adelman will ride into the sunset.
We're going to feel awfully left out next year when all of those Ron-Ron to ________ rumors start up.
I loooooved Ron Artest.
I loooooathed Ron Artest.
Buckle up, Houston. It's going to be a bumpy ride. But if you like thrill rides, you'll love Ron Artest.
Say a prayer that Donte Greene for Ron Artest is one day mentioned in the same breath as Jermaine O'Neal for Dale Davis.
Kevin Martin, line 1 holding for you. Your destiny is calling.

Good luck and Godspeed, Ron Artest. You always gave us what you perceived as your best. I'll root for you at times on the court, but I'll root for you always in life.

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I'll root for you at times on the court, but I'll root for you always in life.

I second. Great post, you captured many of my thoughts. Maybe we should name this thread the recipient of all long-winded Ron Artest goodbyes, otherwise I know I’ve got one cooking, pookeys obviously got another coming, coolcat might chime in, and a whole host of others with their own opinions will create more goodbyeron posts than ron-to-houston posts.

Now I can put my pink lace bra and panties back on. - Kfan in Korea

by iashwash on Jul 29, 2008 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually I'm not sure I have anything to add Iw

But I think Section did sum up rather brilliantly many of the things that I am feeling about this deal.

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 Jul 29, 2008 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

can we get that in writing?

Now I can put my pink lace bra and panties back on. - Kfan in Korea

by iashwash on Jul 29, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, No

I’m not sure I have anything to say about Ron leaving. I’ve already said it 100 times plus then some as it is. I might have some things to say about where the team can deal players to and what and all that tomorrow or in a couple weeks. (Probably a couple weeks from now though.)

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 Jul 29, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Totally

I actually want to get tix for the first home game just to give Bobby JAckson a 5 minute ovation when he comes into the game. Not only is a ‘thank you’ for coming back but also a ‘thank you’ for helping the Kings get rid of Artest… haha

by eduardo_m7 on Jul 29, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's no guarantee B-Jax is on the team come November

That’s what I will say 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

by pookeyguru on Jul 29, 2008 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

The possibilities. so endless. Oh man, BJax and Miller would look so good on the Magic. Too bad they don’t have anything to give up.

Now I can put my pink lace bra and panties back on. - Kfan in Korea

by iashwash on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear Howard's on the Trading block

I might also add that Jessica Alba is a championship piece, if he thinks Ron is too, more power to him. ;p -Kfan in Korea

by kangsfan on Jul 30, 2008 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Section, you're on fire

That was an awesome post. Completely rec’d.

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jul 29, 2008 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You sound like Ron Artest

Oh wait…I see what you did there….touche

BINGO, BANGO, BONGO

by blzrfan on Jul 29, 2008 10:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Martin

There was some recent series of three articles on needing superstars to win championships, etc., that I’ve been meaning to post, and it said if you weren’t in the superstar club by the time you were 25-26, you probably would never get there. Basically third-team all-NBA was the starting line to be considered for the club. The clock is ticking, Kevin.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jul 29, 2008 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not far to go

I don’t think Martin has that far to go. I don’t see him as ever being a Kobe or LeBron level star. He’s a tier below that. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being at that level.

by Carl on Jul 29, 2008 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's worth noting Carl

That LeBron was the first overall pick and expected to be that type of player. Kobe didn’t shock anyone I don’t think when he launched into that type of success.

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 Jul 30, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Winning Teams

Make All-stars.

Kmartin already has the alent and stats.

What? He’s not as good as ray allen? He is.

eternal skeptical optimist

by lietothegirls on Jul 30, 2008 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like that last line Section

it’s my new sig. Thanks

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

by vfettke on Jul 29, 2008 10:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

B-Jax back in Sac = All is right in the world.

Agreed 100 percent. As much as I love Ron-Ron’s hustle, I love my Kings even more.

To admit you're a Laker fan is to admit you don't know anything about basketball.

by WaymanChilcutt on Jul 29, 2008 11:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I read this over about 10 times.

Beautifully done. I loved how you managed to capture the duality of Ron’s nature. I’m gonna miss that knucklehead.

by Ball in Cup on Jul 30, 2008 2:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

line 1

This is exactly what Kevin Martin needed to happen. Losing Artest finally puts the ball in Martin’s hands. I’ll predict 26 pts per game this season. Too much?

by rory_sayer on Jul 30, 2008 2:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

too little :)

by kingsTV on Jul 30, 2008 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

EFPIAJFIAJFIEGIAFA

I Just woke up and found out about the trade!!!!!!!!!!! I’m on the floor having multiple orgasms!!#IR#OAoaF

···capability of logical thinking process disabled···

by ZenBaller on Jul 30, 2008 5:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

this is probably blasphemous, but...

...as pleased as i am, the one thing that sticks in my mind about this trade is how sorry i’m going to feel for opposing teams’ top scorer when they play houston. as if shane battier wasn’t enough….now they’ve got to deal with artest too? how scary is that?

by sactoreg on Jul 30, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good call

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Jul 30, 2008 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, definitely. Kobe is having nightmares.

by Ziller on Jul 30, 2008 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Brandon Roy

...is mad that the Kings didn’t SEND HIM EAST!

(Apologies to LttG)

by smgmatt on Jul 30, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and kevin martin

by furious.d on Jul 30, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's going to step up

when opponents double Kevin Martin now? Donte Greene?

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jul 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Recs are superfluous to front page’d stories, so I just wanted to check in to note this is an incredibly good post. section214 for VP!

by Ziller on Jul 30, 2008 10:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It would be interesting...

...if front page stories (just the title?) could turn green. Maybe at 20+ Recs or something.

by smgmatt on Jul 30, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Section

I agree with everything you posted. I will always love Ron Artest and wish him nothing but the best but truly, I’m so glad he’s gone.

by Bluejohn on Jul 30, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Section 214

Line two holding for you. Your literary agent is calling.

Genius!

TickTickTickTickTickTick

by LeaguePassAddict on Jul 30, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And somewhere behind a dumpster on Rosevile Pkwy SB is waiting to take Section out...

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 Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why is Section in the dumpster?

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Jul 30, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!!!!

I’m pretty sure if a chow took a dump by the Galleria Roseville PD would freak out. (One reason I hate it. I hate the suburbs, but Roseville is a glowing reason why suburban suckiness is just that. Sorry Section. Not crapping on your home perse, but it’s not my thing. To each they own.)

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 Jul 30, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs