Shareef Abdur-Rahim Takes the Coaching Job

by Tom Ziller on Sep 30, 2008 5:24 AM PDT

Ailene Voisin gets the story out of media day:

Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who recently reitred because of knee problems at age 31, looked a little uncomfortable Monday during media day. The veteran power forward is joining Reggie Theus' coaching staff, primarily to work with the front court players. ... The former Cal standout was convinced to take the coaching position by Kings president Geoff Petrie, a terrific NBA player who was similarly forced to retire prematurely because of knee problems.

I've mentioned a few times that Spencer Hawes might be most similar to Shareef, in terms of output. Hawes might drift away a few more feet from the hoop, but at the core, both are skilled, not overly athletic big studs. We'll see, but I don't see how this can hurt (toss in Jason Thompson and Donté Greene, too).

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Excellent!

And the glorious summer of ’08 just keeps getting better.

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 Sep 30, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions

I forgot to mention as the 3rd key to summer would be Shareef getting a coaching job on the staff

I really wish I could say that coming, but I can’t. Alas, my soothsayer abilities are fading.

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 Oct 1, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I saw that coming^

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 Oct 1, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

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by section214 on Sep 30, 2008 7:37 AM PDT reply actions

Unlike Wall Street

I see this move paying big dividends.

This place needs more fiduciary humor. Sound it out.

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by andy sims on Sep 30, 2008 7:56 AM PDT reply actions

Haha

fi-douche-iary. That is funny, Andy.

by furious.d on Sep 30, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Always good to see an independent view now & again

We just don’t see them like we used to.

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 Oct 1, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes!

All I read was the title, and…. YES!

now, to the article!

Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
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by iashwash on Sep 30, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions

after reading the article

My enthusiasm still stands.

Yes!

This off-season has been so miraculous, I can’t put it into words. I just want to dance around a fire and keep the good vibes coming.

Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'

by iashwash on Sep 30, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Great summer

I think we’re a Kenny Thomas trade away from all of StR having a collective orgasm, immediately followed by a wave of fear since we’ve been trained to expect disappointment and gloom.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Sep 30, 2008 11:26 AM PDT reply actions