Questions for Geoff Petrie
by Aykis16 on Apr 15, 2010 10:59 AM PDT
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PrintJason Jones, via his twitter account, asked his followers if they had any questions for Geoff Petrie. I asked him if we could start a discussion over here and get him to ask Geoff some of the better questions and he said yes. So this is your place to do that. Ask away.
UPDATE: Jason Jones has conducted the interview and has used some of our questions. We'll get you guys a link as soon as we can. Great work all around guys and a big thanks to Jason.
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What type of player are they most in need of? and if any of them will be able to be adressed through the draft?
Question
Have the Maloofs given you the go-ahead to use the team’s available cap space in the offseason to procure players?
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by otis29 on Apr 15, 2010 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Question
What’s the hardest part of the draft process, and which part do you think is the most important?
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by Aykis16 on Apr 15, 2010 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
When are they gonna get rid of Grant Napear?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Apr 15, 2010 11:12 AM PDT reply actions 11 recs
Or just ban him to strictly radio
And bring the G-Man in to replace him
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
G-Man is only ok on TV great on Radio
Grant who I think is ok on TV , sucked on Radio
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
Funny
I thought Grant did well on radio. Always have.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
Maybe it was just on comparison to Gerald
It was a long time ago
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
I love the G-Man Elron.
But I think G-Man and Jerry would be a terrific combo (also might keep Jerry around longer). Grant is a douche nizzle but he does well on radio. His loudmouth bullshit is a perfect fit for the radio side.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
blasphemy
G-Man can paint the picture of the play in your head. You need that from your radio guy. He’s the voice of the Kings, ever since the dark days on KFBK.
Did I say G Man sucked? Once where did I say such?
I said Napear is better as a radio guy than a TV guy. I don’t even care if he’s better than G Man at it.
Having said that, wouldn’t you rather listen to TV with G Man than Peaches?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
Do the front office and coaching staff use any of the advanced statistics that other teams are employing, and if so, to what extent?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Apr 15, 2010 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 22 recs
Yep
I think we should rec the best questions.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Also,
Do you plan to hire someone with advanced statistics capabilities?
Second,
What do you think of Jason Thompson’s and/or Spencer Hawes’ progression or regression this year.
Hope
by Ultrakingsfan on Apr 15, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
"If you're good at something, never do it for free."
Heath Ledger as The Joker.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
I think I would add, if there is no one currently at that position, would you consider talking to Tom Ziller about it?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Who would win in a fist fight between Jerry Reynolds and Scott Moak?
Oh you wanted serious questions?
Who’s call was it to replace Big Mike with the new annoying hypeman this season? That guy dissuaded me from going to multiple games because I enjoy not being shouted at during timeouts.
Dip til I rip
by Muff209 on Apr 15, 2010 11:32 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
These are questions for Petrie
i.e. the guy who makes basketball decisions lol.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Oh man, really?
The “Questions for Geoff Petrie” header really threw me off.
Can’t a guy have some fun? I just want to know who Petrie would back in a nonsensical Reynolds/Moak fight.
Next match-up: Annoying hypeman vs. Andrew Nicholson! Who you got!?
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by Muff209 on Apr 15, 2010 12:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nicholson for sure.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Question
How much of a priority is it for you to improve the front court on the team for the future or do you feel the team has the talent level and will make the necessary progress with the current lineup to be competitive for the playoffs and ultimately a championship in the future?
by Badmoto on Apr 15, 2010 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Does the capriciousness of youth still anesthetize Donte Greene's common sense?
Bé foréwarnéd: I am a mémbér of StR Groupthink méntality.
by CAB on Apr 15, 2010 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I feel like I've seen that before somewhere...
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 15, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Question
When you make your draft pick, do you always take the highest rated player on your board. Or, would you consider taking say the 2nd or 3rd rated player if he filled a bigger need or was a better fit?
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
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by HighTops on Apr 15, 2010 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 13 recs
Last year, you took a very active role in running the workouts. Now with Westphal here from the beginning, are you planning to take a less active role in the workouts this year?
Could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?
by wallywagon11 on Apr 15, 2010 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 9 recs
Is there any contending team that you are modeling this team after, or do you have your own plan and philosophy for this group? How would you describe what you want this team to be in 3 to 5 years?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
I hope we aren't OKC in 5 years. I hope we are beyond them in 3.
I was thinking overall philosophy, what type of offense and defense they think Tyreke & Co. can run. I do not think their offense is anything like the Thunder. We don’t have Durant. The defense will improve, but what kind of principles are they trying to instill?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
There was an article earlier about teams who employ statisticians
According to the article, having the statisticians on the staff have helped many teams increase their wins by a great margin. Are there any plans of doing this in Sacto?
Also, are there any plans of utilizing the D-League? I know that this has been debated here, but I am curious how the FO feels about it.
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 11:51 AM PDT reply actions 11 recs
I like the D-League question.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
With.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
What is the sources of the new defensive-mindedness of the Kings?
Many seem to think that this is coming from the Maloof’s. Is that true?
Yeah, because we'd be in the playoffs if not for him.
Please ask this one, so we can lose all credibility in perpetuity.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Apr 15, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
We have credibility?
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 15, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant Napear was on Jim Rome! Now that is credibility!
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
I woke up in this Korean families kitchen and they would not... stop.. screaming!
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
K-Fan in Korea kidnapped you?
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
They tried to feed me kimchi.
No idea how to spell that.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Kimchi is correct
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not Korean
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by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I ate a big, red candle.
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by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I DON'T KNOW WHY EVERYONE IS YELLING
"Thou must give props" - Ice_9ine
by tomroadrunner on Apr 15, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
LOUUD SOUUNDS
"Thou must give props" - Ice_9ine
by tomroadrunner on Apr 15, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'M RIDING A FURRY TRACTOR!
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Brick, where did you get a hand grenade?
I don't see what's wrong with giving Bobby a little experience before he starts to practise law.
I stabbed a man in the heart with a trident.
"Thou must give props" - Ice_9ine
by tomroadrunner on Apr 15, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeff Taylor is not on our team
I don’t know what you are talking about
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there any particular reason why Donte Greene isn't the starting SF? Why is Noc starting when he has nothing to do with the future?
Maybe not. Just hard for me to be positive when we lost so much down the stretch….I guess I’ll feel better when they announce Reke’ as the ROY!
But on a more serious note, QUESTION: Will the Kings be active in free-agency this off-season?
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by Noble_Bloodlines on Apr 15, 2010 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like this question, and I would apply it to finding out if we can please have a set rotation next season? Please, Geoff?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Noc started so that we could get better odds in the lottery.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
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by HighTops on Apr 15, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Multi-part question:
A) Which free agents do you want to talk to in the offseason?
B) Who do you want that you feel may legitimately be interested in coming to Sacramento?
C) If a player you covet wants a max deal, is there anyone aside from Evans who you wouldn’t be willing to package in a sign & trade?
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Apr 15, 2010 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
I don't think he can comment on that
until the playoffs are over, right? Isn’t it considered tampering? And most GMs won’t comment on specific names, regardless.
Well, that's probably true.
But he could say things like, “We’re very interested in taking a run at, ah, Shmayne Shmade and Shmish Shmosh.”
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Apr 15, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kriss Kross?
Wait, is that Stephen Curry?
by LPKingsFan on Apr 15, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
They need to play "Jump Jump" every time Curry makes a shot.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
It's Stephen Curry and Brendon Jennings.
by CloudyEyes on Apr 15, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Kid 'n' Playoffs
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by section214 on Apr 15, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Do you plan on aiming for a big in the draft and a small in FA/trades...
Or a small in the draft and go after a big in FA/trades
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 12:14 PM PDT reply actions
Would you consider hiring Tom Ziller as your BB statistical consultant?
He can provide lots of recommendations!
by MustangMBS on Apr 15, 2010 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha, I just mentioned that up top.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Seriously, that would be a dream job.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
It's entirely possible
TZ could put all of his charts in a powerpoint and get the job. Worked for Musselman
#vfettkefordraft
"The Kings will get a top 3 pick in the 2010 draft. Book it!"
Haha he should do it then
If Musselman could do it, Ziller can! Maybe he could do one of those animated ones like this.
The Kings, with you as GM, were one of the first to really look to Europe to find players, and had success doing that.
Is the team still involved in scouting Europe to the extent they were before? Do you think there is still as much potential there as there was in the late 90s early 2000s?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
What kind of tree would you be?
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by section214 on Apr 15, 2010 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
What are your top 3 favorite animals, in order?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
My girlfriend uses this as a pop personality test.
Top 3 animals in order, and a reason for each.
The first animal reflects you, the second what you want in a mate, the third your closest friends.
Try it on someone you know, and it actually is a pretty interesting look into someone’s mind. Nothing too deep or anything, but fun. Don’t tell them it is a test until afterword.
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by Ice_9ine on Apr 15, 2010 1:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Badger, badger, badger
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by section214 on Apr 15, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
Reke'd
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by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Be careful what you wish for.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
The letter V, jeans, crumpled paper
I don't see what's wrong with giving Bobby a little experience before he starts to practise law.
i can answer that one, geoff Petrie doesn't have to...
he would say;
“Golden retriever no. 1, golden retriever no. 2 & golden retriever no. 3”; also known as:
“Sparky, Snarky & Skippy”…
(just making the last part up…I have no idea what his golden’s names are…)
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rhondda
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Apr 16, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
trading a pick?
We know that the Kings will pick in the top 6, would you consider trading that pick for a player or players using the pick, cap-space, and perhaps existing players? or is your plan to “build through the draft?”
by longtimelistenerfirsttimecaller on Apr 15, 2010 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Question
I’m looking to purchase a TOP DESIGNER FASHION PANT, and I hope that it will come with a BEST QUALITY GUARANTEE. Could you recommend a good on-line retailer?
by lead_pipe on Apr 15, 2010 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 13 recs
Awesome.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Can the coaching staff implement some sort of brainwashing/mind-control to turn Tyreke Evans into the perfect Kobe-stopper?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Question
Who are worse…Warrior fans or Laker fans?
I've got squirrels in my pants!
by otis29 on Apr 15, 2010 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think this has already been answered
Who has been trolling our site and even posting propaganda on our site.
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
At least Warrior's fans know how to use a computer.
Laker’s fans can only dictate to their personal assistants. And they would never consider us worthy of their trolling, anyways.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Of course, there was this post:
http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2010/1/4/1234368/laker-fan-asking-legit-question
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Ha, funny thread
but at least they didn’t post to slam us, they were just uninformed apparently.
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is the #1 focus of the team next season to sweep the season series with the [redacted]? Why not?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Just curious........
Is Grant Napear under contract? How much longer is Grant Napear under contract for? Is there a way to get Grant Napear fired? If I created a website called firenapear.com and got a lot of support would he get fired? Is the Grant Napear locker room incident true? Can Napear be fired for it?
Who will be attending the Seacaucus Draft Lottery on May 18th?
The questions above that are all greened are all good. I don’t have anything reasonable to add.
by betweentheeyes on Apr 15, 2010 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
African or European?
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Reke'd for reference.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
How much are the decisions of this summer effected by the anticipated 2011 CBA and the expectation of lowered player salaries across the board?
by betweentheeyes on Apr 15, 2010 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs
Hmm...
1. What kind of shampoo do you use?
2. 3 point shootout between you and Westphal, who wins?
3. Will you consider drafting VFettke with the 33rd pick in this years draft or potentially trade down to get him later if he’s still available (he will be)
4. Say you knew a guy who knew a guy that would drug Lebron into signing with the Kings, how much would you pay?
5. Have you ever thought of telling your bosses that they are much too old to be wearing bedazzled Ed Hardy shirts?
6. Cousins or Favors?
#vfettkefordraft
"The Kings will get a top 3 pick in the 2010 draft. Book it!"
by vfettke on Apr 15, 2010 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
One more question for Petrie:
Where do I submit my resume?
#vfettkefordraft
"The Kings will get a top 3 pick in the 2010 draft. Book it!"
Question
What’s Kayte’s phone number?
Tanking? I don't know what you're talking about, tanking. I'm just losing more efficiently.
by elfboy_ on Apr 15, 2010 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 11 recs
This is the best one so far.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Apr 15, 2010 1:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It would be great to have a bunch of serious questions,
and then for Jason to say “One last question, this has been discussed quite a bit on some of the local Kings-related blogs: What is Kayte’s phone number?”
I have never seen Geoff smile, but I think he would laugh at that.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Make a brutha blush and an old guy roll his eyes.
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
Awkward.........
I'm a limousine-riding, jet-flying, kiss-stealing, wheeling-dealing son of a gun!!! Wooooo!!!
by Noble_Bloodlines on Apr 15, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
No woman is creeped out by Mark Wahlberg following them.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
So you're saying elfboy_ was in the Italian Job?
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by Noble_Bloodlines on Apr 15, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but I did talk to the animals.
Hey, dog. How’s it goin’? I like your fur. That looks really great. So you’re a dog, right? What’s that all about? (no response) Okay, well it was great to meet you. Say hi to your mother for me.
Tanking? I don't know what you're talking about, tanking. I'm just losing more efficiently.
Question
Out of the players you had evaluated in the draft last year, which ones performance this year has surprised you the most?
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
by Aykis16 on Apr 15, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
Another good question.
We is so smrt.
Tanking? I don't know what you're talking about, tanking. I'm just losing more efficiently.
Question
If Grant Napear were to ever decide to have surgery to have Mike Lamb’s lips removed from his buttcheeks, would the Kings split the bill for that?
Will the team file a restraining order against Grant Napear on Tyreke's behalf?
I've got squirrels in my pants!
by otis29 on Apr 15, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Question
Did you know that when you drafted Tyreke, he was only 20 years old? Did you check his ID?
by Dub_TC on Apr 15, 2010 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Trick question?
Reke was 19 when he was drafted.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
In your opinion, how big was letting Adelman go?
by MustangMBS on Apr 15, 2010 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
This is a good one, because it arguably set the franchise hunting for some semblance of order for 4 years.
I am happy with Westphal, but I would’ve liked to have seen Adelman stick around and be a part of the organization like Jerry Sloan is for Utah.
The only problem with this question is that he might risk saying something about the Maloofs that could be interpreted as negative.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
Are you morally opposed
to us using our first strike capabilites on Warrior ROY posters ?
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
by ElRonToro on Apr 15, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Question:
The Kings have a reputation for drafting finesse players, but with JT, Tyreke, Omri and Brockman, there almost seems like there’s been a shift in drafting strategies towards more athletic types.
Is this a trend that will continue?
Tanking? I don't know what you're talking about, tanking. I'm just losing more efficiently.
by elfboy_ on Apr 15, 2010 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I love that some of these questions will get ask
What I love more is hearing all the ways in which GP will give super long, complicated answers that won’t actually answer the questions
#vfettkefordraft
"The Kings will get a top 3 pick in the 2010 draft. Book it!"
How about pursuing DeJuan Blair from the Spurs?
Not gonna happen but would be awesome
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
we were one pick away
from him in the second round… imagine a draft of evans, casspi, and blair. Best. Draft. Ever.
Geez, that would be pretty nice
Which is not saying I’m unhappy about getting Brockman
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by prowseinthehouse on Apr 15, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here
I love Nessie, but Evans, Casspi, Blair is a pretty ‘dump your pants kind of awesome’ draft day.
Especially when the reason we traded down got traded away anyway
#vfettkefordraft
"The Kings will get a top 3 pick in the 2010 draft. Book it!"
Um... boxers or briefs?
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 15, 2010 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
How long before you think this team will be in the playoffs again?
And what more do we need to see before you think it will be able to contend for a title?
by LPKingsFan on Apr 15, 2010 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Question:
When you evaluate players what sort of character aspects do you evaluate (e.g. hard worker, leader, etc.) and how do you evaluate them?
Do you see some later round picks as “Solid role players” or is the search always for the next big star?
by DirtyDribblers on Apr 15, 2010 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
How much 3s would a Chapu chuck if a Chapu could chuck 3s?
Tanking? I don't know what you're talking about, tanking. I'm just losing more efficiently.
by elfboy_ on Apr 15, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How is that even a question?
The answer is: all of them.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Apr 15, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Chapu would chuck all the three’s he could chuck if chapu could chuck threes
by TheFifthMookie on Apr 15, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
An over-the counter petroleum based topical ointment will work.
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
How do you see Mike Petrie and Jason Levien working together in the future?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
Will you submit your predicted picks at the 2010 Sactown Royalty Draft Contest ?
Said Van Gundy about the situation: "(Spanoulis) says, 'I was [Tracy] McGrady back home.' Great. McGrady is McGrady here," ..
by GreekKing on Apr 15, 2010 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
LOL
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Question for Akyis
I do not get your odds on the lottery picks…the Kings have 156 balls in the lottery out of 1000…so I get the odds of 15.6%…but say the nest get drawn…the Kings now have 156 out of 750 balls left slightly over 20%….if the number 14 team gets #1 then the odds are slightly better than 15.6%….how did you factor in the declinging ball count since over half the balls are in the first 3 teams? 70% in the first 5?
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
Because all 1000 balls are in the globe each time
And if a team thats already won is picked already, the balls are put back in. Last year for example, the Clippers won the lottery twice.
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All balls may be back in in the Nets win
but effectively there are 250 inactive…making the odds 156/750.
What you are telling me is this is not a calculation that went 25% of the time 250 balls are deleted , 20 % 200, 1 % 1 ball eliminated and then figure out the statistical average of how many balls would be eliminated, and then continue that on down the line
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
You can't say that their inactive though
Because the way it works is that there are 14 balls in the globe. Each team is given a certain amount of 4 # combinations. Since there are 1001 combinations, 1 of those combinations is discarded. But you still have to draw each ball each time. It’s the combinations that are discarded, not the ball.
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Here's the link for more Reading ElRon
Wikipedia on NBA Draft Lottery rules
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
I will accept the numbers on the chart
but my spidey math sense is tingling, and its usually right….as an example in a 6 ball lottering going 3 2 1 worst team to best…and I have the 1 ball……I would have a 1 in 6 chance to finish first…..on the 2nd pick if I lost i would have a 60% chance of having a 33.3% chance for #2 (first team won ) and a 40% chance of having a 25% chance…my overall odds for chances for getting #2 would be 30%. In my mind these calculations don’t account for that…but I concede defeat as I am too lazy to figure it out.
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
During the drawing
Our odds go up, but these are the chances taking into account all the possibilities if you know what I mean.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
I too was thinking the same thing about odd's
Then realized I had college statistics over 18 years ago and my trusty HP12C couldnt figure it out and went on to have another cocktail.
"If my aunt had a set of nuts, she'd be my uncle"
Yeah. You also have to figure in when we win 1st place we are not in the mix for 2nd place.
So, yes the Nets balls would be effectively out if they won. That’s taken into consideration, but you also have to factor in the 15.6% of the time that when they draw for #2, that we already won #1. So, we have a 15% chance at #1, a 30% chance at top 2… and so on.
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by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am a fan of Kfan
I did not account for my own team being picked…which would change the odds of my above example to a 25% chance of getting pick 2…
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
If #3 wins the First pick, the odds of winning the 2nd pick are 0%.
ElRon and Aykis are both right. With all 14 balls in play the odds of our combination being picked stay the same for all three picks. So, Aykis is correct on the odds of being drawn for all three picks.
But ElRon is correct that the odds of WINNING change based on who wins each of the prior positions. Once #1 is decided, that teams combinations are out of play so they can’t win #2, and our odds improve. They improve slightly if the #14 team wins and they improve greatly if #1 wins. Roughly, if NJ win #1 our odds of WINNING go up to 20% for winning the #2 pick. And, if Minny wins #2, our odds of WINNING #3 go up to 28%.
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It's a 15% chance that we end up #2, out of all the possibilities.
Not a 15% chance that we get #2 after #1 is drawn.
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by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
EXACTLY
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This.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
If Minny gets #1 200 combinations are eliminated increasing the Nyets chance at #2.
Here’s a for instance: If the Team with the worst record in the League sees the second worst team get #1 (but this team is tied for 2nd worst but loses the coin flip and has one less ball, so take 177 combinations out), then the chance for #2 increases. If the 6th worst team then gets the #2 pick then 75 combinations are eliminated thus leaving the team with the worst rcord a chance at the #3 spot with a (1000 – 252 (177+75)) or 250 combinations out of 748, or roughly 33% possibility: therefore they will end up with Tyreke Evans.
It is a lottery. You rolls the dice and you takes your chances. It is math and probablities. In other words – it has everything to do with luck. I would rather have 156 chances rather than the 121 chances the Kings had yesterday morning. So what new talisman should I use this year?
by betweentheeyes on Apr 15, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going with Pessimism Jinx
It worked for the Wizziors and Warzards game, but it won’t work for the Lottery. We’re going to get the 6th pick, I just know it.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
And you just jinxed us with the 8th pick.
Drewche.
I don't see what's wrong with giving Bobby a little experience before he starts to practise law.
Stern reads all of these blogs
he knows. He will do it too. You have completed screwed us.
by betweentheeyes on Apr 15, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Name an ingredient in ice?
Hint: “cold” isn’t the correct answer.
Ephedrine, usually from cold medications like Sudafed, is the main ingredient in "ice," or methamphetamine.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
How much does the team tailor a prospective draftee's workout routine
based on what you already have seen on that player?
In other words, is there a more or less standard set of skills you want to see a player display, (taking his position into account)? Or are there very particular details you’re trying to assess about that player, (both strengths and weaknesses)?
How important is it that a prospect’s abilities fit in with and compliment the Kings current system?
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
by Mucho Moss on Apr 15, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
This is a great question
I have to think about this and write it up in a piece. I have thoughts, but they need to elaborated on and pontificated completely.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
nice
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by Kfan in Korea on Apr 15, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I know Im too late in asking the questions
But we forgot to ask if there was any chance of bringing back the Black Unis? or possibility of new ones for the new era…
by chenp22 on Apr 15, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I can ask Nicholson this.
Don’t know if he has the answer, but he seems the more relevant person to ask than Geoff Petrie.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
Question:
Is trading down in the 1st round out of the question, especially with the sixth pick, the worst possible outcome with the lottery?
by getPGwithbounce on Apr 15, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
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