Kings Hire Bobby Jackson and Keith Smart as Assistant Coaches
by Aykis16 on Nov 15, 2011 12:14 PM PST
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PrintThe Kings today sent out a press release announcing that they have hired former Sacramento Kings player Bobby Jackson and former Golden State Warriors Coach Keith Smart as Assistants to Paul Westphal's staff.
We knew about Bobby since yesterday, and this doesn't come as a surprise to me as he's been kind of an "unofficial" coach for the team the last few years while serving as a scout. I look forward to seeing him on the sideline once again.
Smart was a long time Assistant Coach for the Golden State Warriors before being promoted to their Head Coach last year. He also was an interim Head Coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers before that.
Ailene Voisin of the Bee reports that Jackson is replacing Truck Robinson. I am currently seeking clarification on the status of the other Kings Assistants, namely Jim Eyen (who I believe is under contract), Mario Elie, and Otis Hughley.
UPDATE 12:20 PM: The current Kings coaching staff is Jim Eyen, Bobby Jackson and Keith Smart. Elie, Hughley and Robinson's contracts were all up as of this year, and as of yet, they have not been retained.
UPDATE 1:25 PM: According to Sam Amick, Mario Elie is expected to sign with the New Jersey Nets. Best of luck to Mario if this turns out to be the case.
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Bobby is going to make a great coach.
A smart, dedicated overachiever who brought fans and teammates together. Knows how to play hard and play defense. Great guy and great choice.
I completely agree
Having had the chance to speak with him last year thanks to StR, I think he’ll be an excellent assistant coach, hopefully for a very long time. He seems to really have an excellent perspective both on younger players and the needs of the team/management. Still my favorite NBA player.
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+1
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by caseycheesecake on Nov 15, 2011 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
And he could help 'Reke with that outside shot.
Like ‘Reke, Bobby didn’t have much of an outside shot when he first came to the league (28.6% on 3s before joining the Kings), but blossomed as an outside shooter with Sacramento (36.8% on 3s as a King). Hopefully Bobby can show ’Reke how to take that jump.
"Where hope goes to die"
You guys realize Bobby has been working with these guys last two years right?
He’s been with the organization.
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But in what capacity?
If his primary function was to work with the players, I assume the organization would have already acknowledged as such. Please correct me if I’m wrong here, though.
"Where hope goes to die"
Bobby definitely worked with the players when he wasn't doing his scouting work
He also played a big role in pre-draft workouts.
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Thought Elie was solid.
Players seem to relate and react to him.
With him may be a delay as other teams have talked about him for a higher position
Would be surprised if we didn’t bring him back otherwise.
hire a big man coach please
is Ewing available?
If Dwight leaves Orlando
Maybe the Kings can lure Ewing to Sacramento?
by thewaterispoison on Nov 15, 2011 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
If Dwight leaves Orlando
Maybe the Kings can lure Dwight to Sacramento! He seems like the perfect big man’s coach to me.
Unfortunately there is word that the new CBA being offered from the owners will require a "Russian Roullette" rule
whereby if a team tries and sign a max contract free agent from another team, said player is required to put a 6 shooter revolver up to their head and pull the trigger. The Union is arguing for only 1 bullet but the owners are really pushing for 6 but willing to settle for 5 but only if there is a provision requiring the player to pull the trigger 6 times instead of once.
by wallywagon11 on Nov 15, 2011 2:07 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
oh and if he dies
the funneral expense split the owners are willing to pay will only be 43-57
by wallywagon11 on Nov 15, 2011 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
Added an update
That is exactly what Sam Amick says a source has told him.
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Amick's source is Section
In most polarizing arguments, the truth is found somewhere in the middle.
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by Exhibit G on Nov 15, 2011 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Finkle is Einhorn
"If you can’t make a profit, you should sell your team." - Michael Jordan (Owner, Charlotte Bobcats)
by otis29 on Nov 15, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
Stop it.
Everybody knows that Einhorn is Sean Young and Sean Young is too awesome to be labeled as a crossdresser.
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.....
"This is about new owners vs. old owners. And the new owners want what the old owners have." --- Otis29
Sean Young is Amick!
"If you can’t make a profit, you should sell your team." - Michael Jordan (Owner, Charlotte Bobcats)
Now you went & done it boy....
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.....
"This is about new owners vs. old owners. And the new owners want what the old owners have." --- Otis29
Looks more like Ailene wants to look like in her wildest dreams
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by hozr on Nov 17, 2011 11:01 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Nice hozr.
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.....
"This is about new owners vs. old owners. And the new owners want what the old owners have." --- Otis29
Looks to be a great move for the Kings.
I won’t miss Mario too much either, I wish him the best of luck in NJ, though.
I hope we keep Truck on board.
Doesn't look like it for either Truck or Hughley.
We’ll see.
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I think I read somewhere
that Westphal let Truck go. Not sure where I read it, though.
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by The Crown Royal Gentleman on Nov 15, 2011 4:53 PM PST up reply actions
I heard Kings are going to make
Mike Bibby the defensive coordinator when he retires….
Children, before you go to sleep check under your bed for the BOOGIE MAN!!
by kingme18 on Nov 16, 2011 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I was referring to Don Nelson's hiring of Keith Smart and announcing him as the Warriors' Defensive Coordinator
Sort of like being the nutritionist at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
by betweentheeyes on Nov 16, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
The Maloofs must have thought that the players were going to accept the deal
I really can’t see them agreeing to pay 2 coaches when it’s possible that there won’t be a season to coach.
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by section214 on Nov 15, 2011 3:07 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
Does your picture and comment make you a Keith Nelson?
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
BTW - rec.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
I like the Smart addition..
…I think he did fine in Golden State when he took over for Don Nelson and wasn’t really given a chance. He did improve their win total by 10, but i think the G.S. front office just used him as a short term band-aid
LOVE this hire
As a Indiana University alum and diehard Kings, this hire pumps me up. Now lets actually play some ball.
Ew Golden State's sloppy seconds?
haha jk. I’m sure he’s great.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Nov 15, 2011 8:41 PM PST reply actions
See: Adelman, Rick
Ew Golden State’s sloppy seconds?
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by Aykis16 on Nov 15, 2011 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
See: Richmond, Mitch & Webber, Chris
We’ve done Ok with their sloppy seconds and thirds in the past.
by SPTSJUNKIE on Nov 15, 2011 9:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Why remind me.
I REALLY am trying to forget.
Alas, (Yes. I said “alas.”) he brought us our first playoff series since the first season in Sac.
BTW – I WAS THERE. Sorry, I had to shout. Because I was there for the first game, I still am deaf from it.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
And Billy Owens!
Damn.
"If you can’t make a profit, you should sell your team." - Michael Jordan (Owner, Charlotte Bobcats)
So the grand experiment of having DMC's high school coach hanging around has run its course
RESULTS: inconclusive.
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hopefully that red flag has sailed and he isn't "needed"
and maybe Coach Hughley should be tutoring young Whiteside
by betweentheeyes on Nov 17, 2011 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
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