An Open Letter to Beno Udrih
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 20, 2009 11:35 AM PDT
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See what happens when I've already read everything on StR? I start making up my own stuff. You've been warned.
Dear Beno
Funny how much can change in one short year. Last June there were posts about whether or not we could re-sign you, and this year, the big topic of conversation is which point guard should we draft to replace you.
I've been one of your biggest supporters on Sactown Royalty. But even I have come to believe that there is no chance for you to continue to be a starter for the worst team in the league. And that's really sad.
The realization has come to me, not because you are not capable, but because you're not here.
As soon as the season was over, you blew town and didn't look back. There's been no news about your whereabouts or activities. No workouts at the practice facility, no news of you hitting the gym at all. No indication that you plan to fight for your job.
The Sacramento Kings have the best fans in the league. They stick with the team and its individual players through thick and thin. Once you don a Kings uniform, you're a King every time you take the floor at Arco, no matter what color you're wearing. And some of the players we remember most fondly were either never considered stars anywhere but here, or didn't become stars until they left. Doug Christie. Michael "Yogi" Smith. Gerald Wallace. Hedo Turkoglu. Matt Barnes.
Since we as fans give such unconditional loyalty, we want the same kind of loyalty from you. Instead, all we see is a guy who became complacent as soon as he got his big contract.
I know that you make your home overseas. And that's ok. But you chose to sign here. You are taking millions of dollars a year to be a part of this team and this community.
So if you're feeling hurt, betrayed and angry that nobody seems to want you here anymore in any role besides back-up to the rookie point guard we draft, it's not because of your less-than-stellar stat line. It's because you don't seem to care. You don't seem to want to get better. And it's because we expect the Kings to be more to you than a job and a paycheck.
You've simply never shown that it is.
LPA
PS- Andres Nocioni, this same letter could be written to you, except that you came here in trade. Seriously, both of you need to stop complaining and just play like you care.
(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)
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See what happens when I’ve already read everything on StR? I start making up my own stuff. You’ve been warned.
Meh.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of who the Kings draft...
Beno might be the key to a semi-successful season for the Kings. Spot on LPA although I expected references to tight jeans and such : )
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 20, 2009 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What am I?
Ailene Voisin?
This is a basketball discussion.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 20, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not Ailene Voisin?
Sheesh. What good are you then?
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beno might be the key to a semi-successful season for the Kings.
The Maloofs might as well play the lottery to try to balance the team’s budget. Equal chance of Beno being anything more than a below-average backup. It’s just not going to happen.
by Carl on Jun 20, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think
that Beno could be a huge part of the Kings and a turn around here if he was remotely motivated and interested.
Lower their expectations and rise to met them
by left hand on Jun 20, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm honestly more interested in how Beno reacts from here on out than looking at the past
But, maybe that’s me.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thinking exactly.
Now I’m worried.
Lower their expectations and rise to met them
by left hand on Jun 20, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Beno is that good of passer
or ball handler. Pressure him and it takes forever to get the ball up court. Every time we say he has a good night its because he went 6 for 8 from the field….never for defense or passing.
by ElRonToro on Jun 20, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that some of the agony of the season
is wearing off, I’m starting to think, “I wonder what he would be like if there was actually anything resembling a system?” But I have to concede that it is hard to imagine him being highly effective defensively or very creative offensively.
Lower their expectations and rise to met them
by left hand on Jun 20, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Beno was that good
The Kings wouldn’t probably have a reason to draft a PG given his age.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I too wonder lf
I never saw any system consistantly.
He might do a lot better with some Plays
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Jun 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beno could be a huge part of the Kings and a turn around here if he was remotely motivated and interested.
and talented.
by Carl on Jun 20, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am just wondering whether the level of disinterest
Can be compared in the cases of Beno and Nocioni? I haven’t really seen Nocioni much play for the Kings, but my impression was that his on-court (and actually also off-court) attitude and performance was alright. Or is the only issue his interview in Argentine?
by KingsFanfromCentralEurope on Jun 20, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Noc has talent.
I like him. He just was sick of the losing. As was everyone.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on Jun 20, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him, too.
But he’s not here. Wouldn’t you at least fly in to meet the new coach?
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 20, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
But, that’s me.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously LPA
He lives in Argentina. He’s a cowboy. He probably is spending time away from the organization right now hoping that they do something reasonable to bring him back to a better situation. He took a ton of PR hits for the Marca situation, and then later for switching “wrong” on that Rasual Butler shot.
Frankly, and while I think Noc is a mouthy whiner at times, he did very little wrong during his few games with the Kings so far. I do think it doesn’t really matter a great deal whether he talks to Westphal or not. I think he can figure out what Westphal brings without talking to him or flying to Sac.
Flying from Argentina to the US is a big deal. Flying from Jerzey to the 916 is not. Jes sayin….
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not gonna have too much credibility here because everyone knows where I stand when it comes to Noce.
But I’m still gonna stand up for the guy and say that this is the probably the first time anyone has ever said that Noce did not care about his team or about basketball.
This is a guy who practically stormed off the interview podium after the Bulls announced he would be sidelined by plantar fascitis. The same guy who growled out the announcement that he would be unable to play for Argentina due to an injury and glowered at reporters asking him about the extent of said injury. A guy who plays through injuries to the point of aggravating them.
In his first few games here, wasn’t he still on the court when the Kings medical staff revealed he had torn something in his arm?
Noce is guilty of a lot of stuff but not caring about his team, basketball or winning definitely isn’t one of them.
There can only be one Noce!
by NoceOne on Jun 21, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good points all Noce
Thank god somebody said it, even if it’s a Noc fanboy.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 22, 2009 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if only Noce can get his 3pt percentage back up to 43% (like a couple of years ago...
when he was considered for the 3point shootout).
And if only he can learn to switch to a three point shooter on a last second shot (fricking Butler).
Damn it. That still hurts.
There can only be one Noce!
by NoceOne on Jun 22, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing
I blame Garcia and Natt for that.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 22, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did too.
Then Natting Natt threw him under a bus by saying their plan was to switch every time and he couldn’t understand why Noce had a problem with that (he seriously said that)
So I gave Natt the benefit of the doubt but it certainly didn’t diminish my Noce fandom. In fact, it made me an even bigger fan, because I can relate to a guy who is not perfect and will never be considered among the most talented players in the league but will always bring 110% to the table every time.
Whatever he lacks in talent, he makes up for in desire and effort.
There can only be one Noce!
by NoceOne on Jun 22, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen Noce
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 22, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First off - Beno may be losing fans in Sacramento, but I will join the LPA fan club
Thank you for expressing some of the frustration that we fans have with the “paycheck athlete”.
Do I think these guys are in it for the money – absolutely and they get paid well, more power to them. In return, they have to act the professional. Five million plus dollars a year is some incentive – but personal pride, the pride of the game, the pride of the team is what whets the rabid hunger of the ever eager to cheer fan.
Is Beno working out – could be – but after this last season, anything less than busting his hump to prove he is worth every penny, every cheer, every hope is self embarrassment.
by betweentheeyes on Jun 20, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get ready to write him another letter this summer...
… the next one will be a Goodbye letter. I think the Kings will pick up two point guards in this draft. If and when they do, Beno is up for grabs and out of here at the first decent offer that comes across to Petrie.
by Kevin Conroy on Jun 20, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That first decent offer is not likely coming
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way
no team will pick up a below average back up PG for 5+ mil a year
by silverguy on Jun 20, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Precisely
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offers may be out there when:
Some starting PG goes down for the season and….
by bozotunes on Jun 21, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beno deserves to ride the bench, and be back up to a rookie point guard! Then mabey he will realize that he wants to compete, and play with some intensity. I really hope Petrie tries will all his power to trade him!
by slamson on Jun 20, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Kings best hope
is Beno has a comeback season (statistically at least) as Shock and Hawes mainly run the offense with more motion relegating Beno to what he does well: slashing and finishing at the basket. If that can happen, the Kings might have a shot at shipping him out.
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Jun 20, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Beno is not a starter, he will lsit on the bench this upcoming season absolutly not caring about the organization, he is getting paid rediculous amounts of money, would you care if you are getting paid? honoestly, i wouldn’t. as long as your getting paid right.
by silverguy on Jun 20, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wrong.
Getting paid has nothing to do with whether or not you want to be good at what you do, and respectedfor it.
I am on the Board of Trustees of a K-12 charter school, President of the Parent Council, head of the library committee, I manage my husband’s book tour, I am a wife and mother, and I edit manuscripts for people. I am, I think, considered to be very good at all of them, respected by the people I work with, and don’t get paid a dime for anything I do.
In Beno’s case, we’re talking about a guy who is in a position where he should be fighting for his job and his reputation. National columnists have said that he’s not good at the game of basketball. His team is looking hard for someone to come in to do the job he is supposed to be doing.
What I’m saying is, if he doesn’t consider playing for the Kings to be something more than a paycheck, then he deserves every little bit of disrespect he’s getting. Because if he doesn’t care about his own reputation, then he’s a lost cause.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worrying about reputations is crap
On the other hand, his love for the game is what really matters here.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not crap
He’s probably got at least one contract after this one. And if he gets a rep around the league that he’s just after the money, he’s gonna ride the pine the rest of his career.
Name one person not named Kenny Thomas who would be happy doing that.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How he loves the game
And how hard he is willing to work means far more than his reputation. His reputation is bad right now, but it could improve with a different circumstance. Hell, he could even had trade value.
Reputation = crap
Maybe not in your world, and with what you do, but Beno Udrih is not a woman with more than just herself at stake. Sorry LPA, but gotta disagree with you there.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the biggest load of crap I've ever seen you post.
Which is saying a lot.
What the hell does being a woman have to do with anything? And if you think there isn’t more at stake here than just me and my reputation, then you have absolutely no concept of how the world works.
What I accomplish affects the education and well-being of thousands of students, now and in the future. It affects the reputations of people around me. I make other people’s lives better every day, because I view my jobs as positions of service, not power.
What I do affects the well-being of my family, in that I make it possible for us to survive financially without bringing in a paycheck myself, not to mention the small feat of raising four children who are intelligent, well-adusted, productive members of society.
Beno’s reputation affects only himself, though it reflects poorly on Petrie. I would argue that Beno has nothing beyond himself at stake, and so he’s a fool for not doing something to show a little bit of pride.
If someone like me can work hard on the things I feel passionate about without any compensation, then, yeah, I expect someone who has dedicated a huge portion of his childhood and adult life to the game of basketball to show a little passion and fire himself, particularly in light of the obscene amount of money he gets for doing so.
Argue the point with me all you want. But leave my gender out of the equation, and don’t tell me that I do everything I do just for myself. That is beyond insulting, even for you.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leaving your gender out of the equation is part of the deal for you
Wasn’t my point, nor was I making that my point. But, you brought yourself up, and that’s why I used your gender.
Beno is a man; you’re a woman. You both do different things. How do they compare? Quite honestly, Beno is pretty silly compared to what you are doing. And, that means what to Beno? Nothing.
My point is that pride has nothing to do with it, nor will it. It’s how much he cares about the game to work on his weaknesses, as well as work with his coaching staff’s (which he hasn’t always).
Feel insulted all you want. You misread what I wrote.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's not what you meant, I'm not insulted.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I repeat
You misread what I wrote. End of story. The last word is yours. Hope your Sunday went well.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sunday was nice.
We’re good.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s play semantics!
Maybe not in your world, and with what you do, but Beno Udrih is not a woman with more than just herself at stake. Sorry LPA, but gotta disagree with you there.
Beno Udrih: not a woman, doesn’t have more at stake than himself, reputation isn’t as important as performance
LPA: a woman, has more at stake than just herself, living in a world where reputation is important
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
by JediLeroy on Jun 21, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love how other people are qualified to speak of Beno's love for the game
It’s so cliched to talk about someone’s “love of the game”. I mean, seriously. Who plays this game for love? I’d be willing to bet that most of them play the game for money. At the same time, most of them probably love the game. But working hard for a paycheck is most likely much more common than working hard because of some mythical love of the game.
I have a different theory about Beno’s production: maybe he’s just not that good at basketball.
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
by JediLeroy on Jun 21, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH yes
Some NBA players completely suck. Uh, not.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, seriously, Pook.
It’s obvious that I mean relatively. Maybe he’s not as good as we want him to be.
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
by JediLeroy on Jun 21, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does that have to do with it?
Absolutely nothing.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 21, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you even talking about?
When did I say that any NBA play “completely sucked”?
You’re debunking something I never said. I merely stated that Beno’s lack love for the game is probably less important than his lack of elite skill.
Whatever. I’m done with this site for now.
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
by JediLeroy on Jun 21, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can’t let pookey scare you away. Yes, he probably keeps a scoreboard of the people he’s chased away next to his computer, but he’d even get lonely if he had his way.
by bignerd on Jun 22, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't step into this late
You fucking retard. Nobody asked you shit.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 22, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said but,
We are talking about professional sports here. You are what is good and right about folks working hard because of character, good upbringing, etc. and I applaud that . These professional athletes are coddled in a fantasy world from the time they are early teens. Many turn out to be fine individuals with the character traits you extol, but there are also many who are always looking to be shown the money. Lets hope Beno is not in that last category and proves us all wrong. We can use him quite effectively in a back up role.
by bozotunes on Jun 21, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just throwing it out there. . .
if Beno were working his butt off training, telling people what he’s up to etc etc. .
that would directly affect the Kings while they’re working out draft prospects.
It’s such a guard heavy draft – and now i have ZERO idea how any ball team works let alone the Kings – but i can imagine them telling Beno to sit and be quiet until the draft is over. Any drama (good or bad) would totally affect any prospect wanting to come here.
No workouts at the practice facility, no news of you hitting the gym at all. No indication that you plan to fight for your job.
If he were doing ANY of that (and i know we all want him to). . .that just makes it less appealing for someone – say a certain someone whose name rhymes with wicky wubio.
All im saying is. . i’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for now. . .it’s a fair while from now till 09-10 season. . .
by Spoz of Oz on Jun 20, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of who the Kings take Spoz
No prospect thinks the Kings position there isn’t up for grabs.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 20, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt. . .
i guess all im saying (which i would have done so if i thought clearly enough). . .is that any Udrih talk makes for unnecessary drama given where things are at. . . if this is 1 week before pre-season then fair enough.
Cos any talk means the Kings may have to make a stance as to whether they want to commit to the draft prospect or Beno. . or sell the line: “we think you can BOTH share the ball”.
The reality is the Kings overpaid for a guard. . .no one will take him. . so obviously they would like him to be able to turn the corner and break out. . .but u cant say that – certainly not now leading up to the draft. That just sends too many mixed messages which are not needed now.
All in all. .i think the silence is hmm. . not so much good.. it’s just not bad thats all.
by Spoz of Oz on Jun 20, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get real
All five Kings positions are up for grabs. Even if Harden is the No. 4, he’s going to think he’s better than the guy we’ve got. And if he can play a little defense, he may be right.
"The basis for winning an NBA title is having a superstar in his prime. Not an all-star, or a bunch of all-stars, but a superstar."
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 20, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We already got the SF position looked up with Ron Artest
No, wait…….
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 21, 2009 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Looked" up?
Put … the … bottle … down. Slowly :)
"The basis for winning an NBA title is having a superstar in his prime. Not an all-star, or a bunch of all-stars, but a superstar."
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 21, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what I hate about the Clippers, Warriors, and the Grizzlies all being set at the point guard position. . .
and Isiah not being around anymore. Where are you gonna dump your ridiculous point guard contract now? All the teams that are dumb enough to take him have better options….
by sdfd on Jun 20, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Dallas express brief interest?
We’ll pay almost all the salary and give him to ya for a second rounder!
"A’s baseball….It’s almost better than a stick in the eye." ~ alox
by Gallagher's Watermelons on Jun 20, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thought on Beno
If we end up with RR I’m thinking Beno could be on the floor a little bit as an SG since Rubio is tall and they can flipflop on D. I’m just thinking he’s a better shooter than he is a PG and Rucio might get him some open shots. Whatever happens Beno is going to have to earn his minutes.
by ElRonToro on Jun 21, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In fairness to Beno
He is at his best in a Pick n’ roll offense and neither coach last year made a solid effort to put him in the best position to perform. A good situation next year would be for him to be a primary focus off the bench running a PnR package to generate offense.
by bignerd on Jun 22, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say he doesn't have skills.
A lot can be explained away by the coaching situation.
I am saying he doesn’t seem to care what team he plays for, or even if he plays as long as he’s drawing a fat paycheck..
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 22, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did you quantify Beno’s loves for the game in 2007-2008?
by bignerd on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, not saying he doesn't love the game.
Saying he’s not here. He’s invisible, and his job is on the line. Doesn’t seem like a huge stretch to say he either doesn’t have any pride, or he doesn’t seem to care about the Kings.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was around all off season last year, it didn’t work out. Maybe going home is better for him. Being around isn’t going to change the Kings draft plans.
by bignerd on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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