Reading Reynolds
by R-Man on Jun 3, 2009 10:01 PM PDT
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PrintOK, so I'm listening to the Rise Guys and Jerry Reynolds comes on to debunk Ailene Voisin's article, championing him as the ideal candidate for coach. By the way, was I the only one that thought to myself, "Wow, Ailene had a deadline and nothing to write, so she just pulled this doozy out of her ass." Also, how many times is she going to pimp anyone associated with the Monarchs for coach? We get the point, Ailene. Trust me, message received, loud and clear. Please let's move forward.
Anyhow, so Jerry comes on the show and is all folksy, doing his Mr. Chuckles' routine, and everything is going along as it normally does, but then he said something that struck me as revealing. When asked about who the Kings would take in the draft, he said, and I'm paraphrasing here, "We are going to get a good player. There are more than 4 good players in this draft. We like this draft (all the usual propaganda and spin that has been coming out of Jerry and Grant's mouth ever since we completely crapped the bed at the lottery), but then he said, "Even if there is a player available that everyone wants, we may not take him. We are going to take the player we feel is best."
It might just be me reading into things too deeply, but that last part seemed to be directly addressing the Rubio situation. I immediatley began to wonder if we are one of the teams that isn't super enamored with El Pistola.
Also, in previous telecasts, I have noticed that Jerry has brought up Tyreke Evans' name a few times as a draft possibility. There may be nothing to it, but I think it might be worth watching what Jerry says very closely here in the near future. Furthermore, if we do end up taking a player like Evans or Curry with Rubio still on the board, I will be convinced that someone in the Kings brass felt it more important to spin the pick ahead of time and, in essence, do some damage control, rather than to be concerned about tipping their hand to other teams as to who they like in the draft.
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Three weeks to go
until then, to quote Elaine Benes
yada yada yada
Right now it is all focus and no image. Jerry Reynolds is a wonderful and engaging man, but at this point, there is no credibility because there is nothing to say. The draft does strange and illogical things. Griffin will be #1 – but maybe not with the Clippers (I doubt they will trade him, but it is the Clippers). Thabeet may drop 5 spots, Jennings 10 spots, Evans may go at #2 or #9. It is too early to call this race.
None story
Jerry been saying that line for a month, even before we crapped out on the lottery. It’s probably more a reminder to Kings fans that the organization picks who they want regardless of fans opinion . . . which happens often.
Should mention there has also been drafts were the Kings selected exactly who everyone had slotted to them: Garcia and Hawes come to mind.
I imagine he’s probably talking more about the #23 pick compared to the #4. When the fans are screaming Lawson and Hansbrough, Geoff will probably take the kid from Israel.
Nice post, entertaining.
I appreciate your interpretation and hope it’s correct. Goddamm! Do I want Rubio.
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Thanks for sharing this -
Whenever Jerry says something, it’s worth repeating.
I think the point is that the organization will choose whomever they want, not who the fans want (see Hawes, Spencer and Thompson, Jason). This could mean Jordan Hill. It could me James Harden. Or it could mean Rubio or Evans. Who knows?
One thing is certain. If Rubio is available and is not the pick, it will make for a helluva draft thread. If Rubio is gone, the eventual pick will be at least a short-term disappointment to many, as there is certainly no consensus around here for who we should take.
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It could mean Jennings too
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.....
Pookey, now that I done with my pace factor rant, he could have the highest risk/reward gap in the draft. I just wish he had some stats that we could mow on...
by SactownheartOChouse on Jun 4, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah and you probably have read my response by now
But, at the same time, you’re not going to get that stuff. That’s one problem of European players. There probably isn’t a good way to scout them unless you have the feel. Brandon Jennings isn’t a typical player, which in some ways is good, and some ways is not. We will see what happens.
On talent alone, I could argue Jennings is the most valuable talent in the whole draft including Griffin.
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.....
Nothing is believable
If the Kings are really interested in trading up for Rubio, you would definitely try to downplay or mederate your interest in him. Build up your options. And prepare your fans in case the Kings aren’t able to trade for him or he doesn’t fall to four. If they really think that there are better players than Rubio they are telling the truth. But whatever the case, what the Kings brain trust plans to do and how they rate the tops players is a cloesly guarded secret that they would never give a way by dropping hints on a morning talk show.
As for preparing fans, the Kings wouldn’t waste the time. If the Kings had a shot a Rubio and didn’t take the fanbase would be in an uproar. And there is no way to dampen that. It will depend on how Rubio does and how the Kings pick does. If the pick becomes an all star and Rubio doesn’t , who will care?
Nice post Mr West.
I agree, the Kings would never allow Jerry Reynolds in the room again if he started blabbing on the Rise Guys. I also agree that the Kings have sold us as a fan base that this is our draft, our chance to return to greatness, our reward for a miserable couple of seasons. To luck into Rubio at #4 and not take him would not be acceptable to me and I think to the masses. It doesn’t even really matter how good those other guys turn out to be, Rubio will make passes that bring down the house- one a quarter, once a game, maybe only once a month but that pass will tie this current team back to Jason Williams and with Williams comes Webber/Divac/Peja/Christie etc. Maybe I’m over stating this but this isn’t Peja Stojakovich versus John Wallace- this could be the difference between a franchise staying or going.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
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Talk on Jerry,
Blah, Blah, Blah.
That being said, if the Kings take Evans or anybody else if Rubio is still available, I would be very disapointed.
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