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You should change it to "in three words:" I don't know.
The article didn’t really tell us anything new, other than there’ll be a definite answer by the end of this month, which is still three weeks away.
by UCIrvine kings fan on Aug 7, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Way to kill the suspense so well setup by Mr. Sims. I am disappointed in you.
Victory is tasty.
by iashwash on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
this does not tell us anything new - as nothing has happened
but it does tell us that the expectation that Bobby Jackson will be wearing #24 again for Sacramento has dropped more than a notch.
I am surprised. Is anyone else?
Yes there is one more roster spot that is recquired to fill, yes Hoss Brockman has not been signed (and yet Paul Westphal has recently commented on him like he is on the team), there is no “true” back up 5 (positions don’t matter anymore…) but we are talking about Bobby Jackson. One of the highlights of a 2008-09 season of lowlights. A guy who brings it and fits the “new Kings” persona to a T. He is a veteran presence in a team sorely lacking that ingredient. He knows the Princeton. He lives and is a part of Sacramento, the community. He may just be a bit put off by the lack of a contract now in August by the Kings, and I won’t blame him, but I find this an unexpected development.
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I believe Sean May fulfilled the minimum roster count
or am I wrong?
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by Aykis16 on Aug 8, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that was not a fat joke.
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by Aykis16 on Aug 8, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depending on whether Brockman is part of the roster "officially"
You are correct Aykis.
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 Aug 8, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Brockman is not part of the roster "officially"
horseshoes and hand grenades
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I know
But, I was making a point that depending on what Brockman counts as, May did in fact qualify the Kings for minimum roster count.
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 Aug 8, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The current dirty dozen per ESPN.com
Team Roster
18 Omri Casspi F 21 6-9 225 $1,167,000
13 Tyreke Evans PG 19 6-6 220 Memphis $3,610,080
32 Francisco Garcia SG 27 6-7 195 Louisville $5,800,000
20 Donte Greene SF 21 6-11 226 Syracuse $870,000
31 Spencer Hawes C 21 7-0 245 Washington $2,332,800
23 Kevin Martin SG 26 6-7 185 Western Carolina $9,680,170
0 Sean May PF 25 6-9 266 North Carolina $825,479
5 Andres Nocioni F 29 6-7 225 $7,500,000
0 Sergio Rodriguez PG 23 6-3 176 $1,576,696
9 Kenny Thomas PF 32 6-7 245 New Mexico $8,775,000
34 Jason Thompson PF 23 6-11 250 Rider $2,035,920
19 Beno Udrih PG 27 6-3 205 $6,031,800
Room for one more of the 3 B’s: Brockman, BJax, BUC (back up center) or whomever
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you mis-understanding me?
I know there is only 12 GUARANTEED contracts on the roster.
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 Aug 8, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is no depth to the levels of my mis-understanding you
but in this particular case – yes, my apologies and I should know better (that you know better).
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drink a beer
You’ll feel better.
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 Aug 8, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soter 2005 Pinot Noir
Oregon Pinot is the furthest North I could go (in your honor, of course). Bing cherry, a hint of lavender, a bit of stem, soft on the palate with a long finish.
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I'm sorry
I was debating whether or not to post it.. then I figured that people should read the article before they start looking at the posts, so they should have known. My bad.
by UCIrvine kings fan on Aug 8, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think B Jax is kidding himself if he's going to get a job with the Kings
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 Aug 8, 2009 8:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Veteran Guard Says He Probably Won't Be In Sacramento Next Season"
Oh yes! Sounds a lot like hes coming back to me!!
??
I was uncool before it was cool
by Dirkula on Aug 8, 2009 8:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
J-Will or B-Jax?
for both our past guards, who do u think will provide anything if we were to choose one of them?
by Kings408 on Aug 8, 2009 10:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, tough question
the guy who has been out for a year, signed with a team than retired, now wants back, letf the Kings in disgrace, with a history of drug abuse and fan prejudice, is often injured and is/was highly skilled with a directionless style
—— OR—-
the guy who played for your team last year, is oft injured but does his darndest to play through it, is well known (and respected from what little I can assume) and plays defense.
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beno for B-Jax?
Sign and trade maybe? The idea of trading beno period has me hopeful.
by madmavmathews on Aug 8, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even though it would be hard for salaries to work out. So again, my dreams are crushed.
by madmavmathews on Aug 8, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not only that
but when you sign and trade a player you can only take back half of the signed players value in contracts. In other words, Jackson would have to be signed to like an 11 mil per year deal.
Phil Jackson, after treatment for a kidney stone "When the anesthesiologist leaned over me, he said "We named your kidney stone Kobe because it's not passing."
by Ellimist on Aug 9, 2009 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a side note
According to ESPN, it looks like the twolves just hired Kurt Rambis as their new head coach. Maybe the Kings could have just waited a little longer for Rambis instead of hiring Westphal right away?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4386466
giggity giggity goo
by DougChristieKO on Aug 8, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe I can speak for many on this one
Maybe the Kings could have just waited a little longer for Rambis instead of hiring Westphal right away?
Heck no. Westphal is the Kings coach and a popular one for now.
I hope the first class air fare to Spain is enjoyable. Las Ramblas is nice this time of year. As for January, it is cold and second guessing his impatience should be in full force at -15 F with the chill factor.
by betweentheeyes on Aug 8, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
With-With-With
The minute Rambis copped an attitude, that was enough for me. I’m glad that he held out for the “better” job.
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by section214 on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I held off using
we have our own St. Paul for the time being.
Minny is a nice place filled with wonderful fans. Rambis has all the makings of a succesfful Head Coach. But unless he was told to back off, this makes no sense. He signed for $2M/season and a full four year tilt. It is interesting from the other side of it; when Phil Jackson hangs up the walking stick and decides to attend social functions with Ms. Jeannie full time, who takes the reigns for Kobe and Co.? Byron Scott, Brian Shaw….?? Smirkingly odd.
by betweentheeyes on Aug 9, 2009 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good one
Shashefskee. I like it. rec’d
by betweentheeyes on Aug 9, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a four year deal
for 8 mil??????
holy crap. thats an awful lot for a team that will be among the worst in the leauge for at least 2 years. I wonder how long it will take for him to get fired.
Phil Jackson, after treatment for a kidney stone "When the anesthesiologist leaned over me, he said "We named your kidney stone Kobe because it's not passing."
by Ellimist on Aug 9, 2009 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
What has Kurt Rambis done that convinces you he was a better head coaching candidate than Paul Westphal? Because he picks up Phil Jackson’s dry cleaning twice a week?
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rambis did coach the lockout season
to a 24-18 record, then Phil Jackson came and took over.
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.-1984 George Orwell.
by tomkanti on Aug 9, 2009 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Does that convince you he’s a better candidate than Paul Westphal? And two additional guaranteed years better?
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was the defensive coach for a championship team this last season
c’mon, I understand disdain, but give the guy his due.
by betweentheeyes on Aug 9, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The league is littered with assistants
That have worked on championship squads…and have flamed out as head coaches. And IMO, Kobe, Pau Gasol and Phil had far more to do with that championship team than Kurt Rambis.
Add to that, his winning percentage as a head coach (.649) in that strike shortened year was worse than the team’s winning percentage the year prior (.744) or the year after (.817).
He may be a fine head coach – my point is, I just don’t get how this guy’s resume would cause anyone to be upset about spending less and taking Paul Westphal.
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
otis29, did i say Rambis was better than Westphal?
look, you say he’ll be a horrible coach, but he has coached well, if for 41 games. You haven’t given him a chance, relying on other examples, who you really cnat compare, you say that the percentages in the shortened season made him be worse, well losing one game would hurt you in the shortened season than in a reg. season since 1/50 instead of 1/82 Give him a chance before you say any BS about him
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.-1984 George Orwell.
by tomkanti on Aug 9, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
look, you say he’ll be a horrible coach
Really? You might want to reread what I wrote.
I don’t know if he will be a horrible coach or not. He might be just fine. It just doesn’t bother me for a second that we have Paul Westphal coaching instead of Kurt Rambis. They both had warts – Rambis is a unproven guy who is suddently a hot coaching commodity by default (i.e. lack of other high profile guys). Westphal has had solid NBA success in the past, but that was a looong time ago.
So I guess that’s my way of saying it’s much ado about nothing. Westphal, Rambis – tomayto, tomahto.
by otis29 on Aug 9, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tomahto is better
But, that’s me.
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 Aug 9, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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