Kings Could File For Relocation To Anaheim, But All Is Not Lost ... Yet
by Tom Ziller on Feb 20, 2011 9:09 PM PST
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PrintReporters including Sam Amick have cited sources as well as Commissioner David Stern's comments Saturday indicating that the Maloofs are indeed considering relocation to Anaheim as early as next season. The deadline to file is March 1. There is just one home game before then, Feb. 28 against the L.A. Clippers.
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If anyone wants to donate money toward buying tickets, we can give them away. We’ll figure it out.
I will donate
I just need to know how. If we can get is setup through paypal or something, I will help someone get a ticket.
Won't be able to fly out to Sac on short notice
But I’ll certainly donate to help to cause. Let me know when the logistics of the donations are set up.
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If you have a way
that can also facilitate international payments, I’ll chip in. It won’t be much, but I can’t sit and be completely idle.
I’ve never been to California, but it’s the Sacramento Kings, dammit!
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
by RikSmits on Feb 20, 2011 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 10 recs
Good fucking morning to you to!
Holy shit sadface; this isn’t the first thing you want to read on the internet in the morning…
I guess the best part of waking up is gonna go back to Folgers in my cup.
Anaheim makes no sense to me, and I can’t see how the Maloofs would prefer to enter a market where there are not one, but two other NBA franchises in the area. They would be better off moving to Stockton, San Jose or out of the state entirely.
Taylor and his group of developers could either be pawns in a grand schematic or personal saviors for Sacramento Kings fans. I guess now all we do is wait.
Trade deadline; Application deadline….. “OH BOY, IF YOU DON’T LIKE THAT…”
perfect sense
Listen, I don’t want to sound insensitive, However, Anaheim makes perfect sense for an nba team. They have a state of the are facilty. And remember that that 30 miles may as well be close to 90 miles with the traffic. the staples center is very difficult to get to from the OC. I think a team would do very well here in OC.
To be honest I don't know all the particulars
on one hand I would agree that Anaheim isn’t exactly a horrid market just because two teams are near by but at the same time I am not sure it’s necessarily a fantastic market. Either way, what it comes down to is (a) whether it’s at least a viable market and (b) whether the Maloofs can offset some of the relocation and territorial fees. Just not sure whether it’s a slam dunk or not is all.
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
If I could only travel from Greece to Sacramento!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I weeped when I watched “Sonicsgate”, I don’t know what I’ll do now.
I don't know what I'll do either
I was so optimistic about the arena thing getting done, when Kevin Johnson became mayor of Sacramento. I figured 1. He’s from Sacramento. 2. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want The Kings to leave on his watch. 3. I remember reading a article where Kevin made a Starbucks come to Oak Park. To be honest though I really think the Maloofs are going to file, and to make things point to that a couple days ago I went on the Kings site, and all April home games are free. Now after seeing this, the future doesn’t look so bright anymore.
The Maloofs will always be some playas, Geoff Petrie can neva be a hata, Chris Webber will always be a playa, Mike Biiby can neva be a hata, Vlade Divac will always be a player, Doug Christe can neva be a hata, Bobby Jackson will always be a playa, Peja Stojakovic can neva be a hata, White Chocalate will always be a playa, Rick Adelman can neva be a hata, Pete Carril you know he's a playa, Kevin Martin can neva be a hata, Omri Casspi will always be a playa, DeMarcus Cousins can neva be a hata, Tyreke Evans now that's a real playa, THE SACRAMENTO KINGS NOW THEM SOME REAL PLAYAS!!!!!
I still don't understand why they would file for relocation in the face of a lockout.
Even if a lockout isn’t a sure thing, just the serious prospect of it would seem to me to seriously screw up the relocation. How do you market the new team to the new city when you don’t even know when the season will be starting, if at all? “Come join us for the team’s opening game in Anaheim on… sometime this year… or maybe next year… or maybe not this season at all. Just hang tight, when we know what’s up, we’ll let ya’ll know and you can start buying tickets.” Plus, would the Board of Governors be able to meet and work everything out for the relocation in the midst of all the labor stuff going on? Maybe it wouldn’t matter, but it just seems like an unnecessary headache at this point.
The potential lockout wouldn’t necessarily make a relocation impossible, just more complicated and difficult than it would be the following season. It would be like proposing to your girlfriend because she tells you she thinks she might be pregnant. At least let her pee on a stick before you make that jump. Then when things aren’t so uncertain you can move forward sensibly, either doing right by her since life as you know it is over anyways, or if she’s not knocked-up you can ditch her ass before she gets any bright ideas.
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by AnotherStupidSN on Feb 20, 2011 6:59 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
So,
The maloofs are the asshole traveling salesman, anaheim is the slutty cocktail waitress crossing her fingers waiting for a + sign on a pee-stick, and sacramento is the faithful wife who swears that she’ll get in better shape and do freaky things in the bedroom if husby will just come home and give her one last chance.
by lchristmas on Feb 20, 2011 7:15 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
great analogy
We better shave our legs, get some laser treatment and have some plastic surgery, instead of an add-rack-to-me it will be an add-an-arena-to-me .
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 7:36 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
What
Sac is the faithfull wife. Sorry but i disagree with that.. Sac is the wife who stops sleeping with her husband after he gains a few pounds and loses his hair. People just stopped coming to the games because they werent hip anymore. The fact is if the arena was selling out every night the Maloofs would be way more patient on the arena front, and they wouldn’t be in penny pinching mode when it comes to spending on the team.
by sacman on Feb 20, 2011 8:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
but it is always easier to blame someone else
hey dipitydoo
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 8:27 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I was actually just goofing in reply to ASSN
But to take issue with your contention, people stopped coming to the games when the team started to suck raw donkey balls. “the husband” not only put on a few pounds and lost his hair, he refused to go to the gym, started spending all his money at the indian casino, and still expected a steak dinner and sexual favors when he staggered in drunk every night. Sure, he SAYS he loves his wife, but his frequent flier card at cache creek says his priorities lie elsewhere. So now he’s off to find a woman with lower standards who will let him do whatever he wants. But little does he know – she has herpes.
by lchristmas on Feb 20, 2011 8:41 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
nice, well written sir
Yes your analogy is probably a better one, the fans own somen blame.
hey dipitydoo
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 9:23 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
If by "hip" you mean "good," then I'll agree with you.
It was one thing to come out to the games to see a 25-win team during the economic boom of the ‘90s. Nowadays, though, with the way the economy is, coupled with the team’s .331 post-Adelman record…unless you’re a true die-hard, I have to admit, then there are more important ways to spend one’s money.
"Where hope goes to die"
by hip I mean.
It wasn’t just about being a fan of the team it was the atmosphere, the excitement and the buzz. It was the place to be, thats what i meant by hip. Now the team isn’t any good, and the atmosphere in the building is a dead energy. I’ve been a season ticket holder for 10 years, and its weird seing the place half empty on most nights.
I think the filing is a necessary evil
It is my humble and uneducated guess that the Maloofs would rather stay if they knew an arena was coming, the kings are the big fish in a small pond in Sacramento, that will not be the case in So Cal.
By filing they do two things; the filing lights a fire to get something done, it is not that unusual for items like this to get pushed to the most contentious point before action is taken. Secondly, good businesses need to plan ahead, so the filing could just be planning the back up plan.Ahead
Or I could just be some dumb asks optimist that refuses to face reality that I will soon have to become a fan of the OKC Thunder.
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 7:30 AM PST via mobile reply actions
^ass
hey dipitydoo
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 7:38 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Wait
You’d become a fan of a team that did to Seattle exactly what the Kings would then be doing to Sac?
I thought long and hard about this
One of the reasons I’m Kings fan is because they are Sacramento`s team. I am a life long resident and proud of my city, losing them would really sadden me. It would be as if my girlfriend cheated on me, I could not forgive her. But if I met another girl and fell further I would not be concerned if she had a transgression in a previous relationship if it did not involve me, of course I be a little more cautious.
hey dipitydoo
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 8:36 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
^sorry about grammar and odd word patterns
I am typing on my Samsung tab and it auto-fills.
hey dipitydoo
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 8:39 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I guess I can understand that
And even respect it as it’s a valid position to take. But I know for myself that I’d never be able to do that. I’d never trust someone who cheated on their last boyfriend that blatantly. But I also wouldn’t root for teams I’d actively disliked as well (GSW and the Lakers) so I’d default to who is closest at this point… the Clippers.
I agree about warriors and lakers
Portland is also an alternative for me.
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 9:25 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I agree about warriors and lakers
Portland is also an alternative for me.
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by want2win on Feb 20, 2011 9:25 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Count me in
I will get my tickets this coming week. May be a good idea to to get a block of seats together
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by edm7 on Feb 20, 2011 7:46 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I think it'd actually be a better idea to have us spread through the arena
to spread the word to people who may not know. That way we can chant louder.
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Why in hell would
the Kings file to Anaheim? That arena is also pretty old, and will most likely only be half full, since So Cal is filled with L*ker fans or ,those that like underdogs, the Clippers. Not to mention the enormous amounts of fees. If anything, they’re using moving away as a threat to gain an arena.
"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent"- Qui-Gon Jinn
I watched a UFC event there a couple of years back.
That is a nice arena, I remember my wife saying " Damn this place really makes arco look like a dump". So it is a really nice arena.
Because their arena isn't old
It’s only 18 years old. And it has recently undergone a slew of renovations updating things like the video boards, etc… But most importantly, it was built with things modern arenas need like a slew of luxury boxes. It’s only a half dozen years younger than Arco, but in those half dozen years alot changed in what sporting venues should have in them. Think of Arco as Rodgers Center in Toronto vs Camden Yards in Baltimore representing Honda Center and you’ll understand.
Yes, I know
I’ve been there to watch my Pens play against the Ducks. I can’t compare Honda to Arco since I haven’t been there, but Staples Center is at least 5X better. In another 7 years or so, there’s going to be a call for a new arena.
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Disagree
I’ve been to both Staples and Honda, and while Staples is undoubtedly the better arena, there is little it has that Honda doesn’t. Honda’s only detriment is location which frankly is not something you can overcome in Anaheim since there is no “downtown”. No if anything the Ducks will ask for some renovations again to keep it up on the latest video boards and things like that… but beyond that it’s exactly what the NBA and NHL want in a current arena.
I know OC and LA are close together, but really they’re worlds apart. The drive is nasty and the demographics are completely different. There is little crossover between Angels and Dodgers fans. Yes the Lakers are the “home town team” everywhere from Bakersfield to Tijuana, but if Anaheim put a team in the Pond (or whatever it’s called now) they’d do just fine. There’s dough in OC and lots of families looking for activities. They’d start going to the games for fun, then slowly become full-fledged fans, especially as Kobe slows down and eventually retires.
68 makes a great point about luxury boxes, too. There are a ton of successful businesses in OC in a wide range of industries that I could totally see investing in those.
I don’t like it one bit, but I have heard of lot of people saying it’s not a feasible location so I thought I’d chime in from the southland.
rec'd, +1, FTW, This.
Seconded
It’s like calling Sac part of the Bay Area. And families, which OC is rife with, sell out sporting events. Only hazard I see are the relocation fees. Not sure how those work.
by furious.d on Feb 20, 2011 11:22 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Isn't calling Sac separate from the Bay ...
…similar to saying SD is not really part of LA? (And it’s really not.) I mean the OC isn’t really part of the LA area, but it is part of the east Metropolis. Similar to the East Bay in that respect.
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True. It's more like saying San Jose isn't part of San Francisco
Which obviously it isn’t, but they are both part of the same overall area. But they’re also worlds apart and it’s not typical for people from one city to venture to the other regularly.
by athletics68 on Feb 20, 2011 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
True.
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yeah I think that's a better analogy
San Francisco:San Jose:Sacramento = Los Angeles: Anaheim/OC: San Diego
Yeah that is a better analogy.
I wasn’t really thinking about strict location to location when I originally wrote it.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
However, let it be known that at the average start times of games, the distance between LA and Anaheim is a solid 90+ minutes and between LA and San Diego is a solid 3+ hours. Having lived in both LA & Sac (and done those “back and forths” often) I would actually lean toward the Sac:SF analogy.
rec'd, +1, FTW, This.
Makes sense to me.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Like filling the arena for one game will make a difference.
I might go just to watch Griffin but not with the hopes that a full arena will have any impact on the Kings staying or leaving.
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by kromeace on Feb 20, 2011 8:08 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Wednesday in Orlando
Will be my first and perhaps only chance to see the team I love. That is very upsetting. :(
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Tell me about it...
I was hoping to take in my first actual home game later this season, now I may not bother (I’ve been following the team from a distance taking in games in Oakland and now LA for over a decade).
Per the intent of this post
Make the 28th your first actual home game. It’s easy to say “someday soon I was going to buy tickets.” Turn those intentions into reality to show support for the team you love before it is gone.
Selling out a single game might not have an impact. That’s not pessimism, it’s an unfortunate fact. But at least you’ll be able to say you made an effort.
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I may just
But it’s more than just buying a basketball ticket from my end, it involves planes too (hence the reason I’ve not done it before now).
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Misread your post and thought you were currently in the Bay Area.
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I sure wish I could make it out there
Born and raised in Orlando. I’ve always wanted to venture out west to see the Kings play. :(
Don't sweat the technique
One of the bad disadvantages of liking a team when you don't live in the market.
Why don’t you like the Magic Rakim?
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Fair question
My friends and family have always asked me that question. I’m a firm believer in the mantra that you do not choose the team but the team chooses you. In my case that ultimately led me to becoming a die-hard fan of the Kings.
I wasn’t watching basketball during the glory years of the Kings but had always heard many great things about the team. Its almost a mystery how exactly I became a fan in the midst of the Magic being quite a relevant team. I started seriously following the Kings and basketball in general during the 38 win season of 07-08.
As for the Magic I have never been a fan of management, the coach (currently), have never taken a particular liking to any player, and am turned off by the delusional fans. I don’t think I could ever see myself rooting for them to be brutally honest which sounds awful being that I’ve lived in the city my whole life.
I plan on writing a fanpost following Wednesday’s game to chronicle my short, albeit bizarre journey to becoming a fan.
Don't sweat the technique
Ah. Interesting stuff. I can understand that POV actually.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Thanks for your understanding
It certainly is tough seeing my hometown team achieve so much success (albeit no rings) but I just can’t bail on the Kings. From top to bottom in the organization I’ve just taken a complete liking to the team. Perhaps I have the homer blinders on.
But one thing I have garnered is the respect of my peers because they know how poor we have been in recent years and the fact that I’ve stuck around has impressed them to an extent. I believe that if you can’t show love for a team when its down then you have no right to support them at the height of their prowess.
Don't sweat the technique
You picked the right time to pick up the Kings.
Nobody was jumping on a bandwagon because of Beno.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Yeah.
I’m sure Noce blew up from 150 to 155 lbs.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Haha
Beno happens to be my favorite player since I’ve been watching ball. I’ve tried to modal my style of play after him being a fellow crafty lefty (and yes my defense is bawful). _
Don't sweat the technique
Awesomeness.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Ok, serious now
TZ, i think we may need to contact napear and have him get on board. He has 12-15 hours of show to spread the word this week. If there’s one thing i trust him about is the fact that he doesnt want the team to leave Sac. If this is our last shot, we gotta go all in. Even if they file for relocation before, we can still make some noise.
Do you still have his email?
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by edm7 on Feb 20, 2011 9:14 AM PST via mobile reply actions 6 recs
Thanks
I sent him a tweet too.
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by edm7 on Feb 20, 2011 9:40 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Wait -
This is the guy that has been repeatedly mocked, criticized, and ridiculed here on STR and now you are asking for his help?
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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Yes
Also same guy that has made fun of blogs, has been a douche to tom and other contributors here, and has repeatedly mocked callers for not agreeing with him.
This ain’t about us liking napear or napear liking us, it’s about the Kings
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by edm7 on Feb 20, 2011 10:08 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
That's right, I forgot he is a tool, too.
Funny how the winds turn when you want something from someone.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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This isn't just about wanting something from someone
this is about putting our petty differences aside for the greater good
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Feb 20, 2011 10:13 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It is about wanting something from someone, or else no one would call him.
Don’t you think Mr. Napear is aware of the situation? It isn’t like he lives under a rock.
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So,
it is your opinion that we should not contact Napear?
This isn’t StR that is attempting to enlist his help – it is the grass roots organization “Here We Stay!,” which includes (but is not run by) members of Sactown Royalty.
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I am just pointing out the hypocrasy of STR asking for the help from someone that has been repeatedly ridiculed on this site.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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Don't look at it as just looking for help
and look at it as working together. Plus maybe this could be the start of working things out with him in the long run.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Feb 20, 2011 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
Common cause
In important situations you join forces with those that will fight with you and worry about your differences later.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
It's not StR,
it’s “Here We Stay.” That said, would it not even be more petty to exclude Napear from the efforts just because he is generally unliked here?
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Good luck.
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I don't know
I may be reading you wrong this morning, but it seems that you are itching for a fight. You’ll have to find someone else to scratch it, I’m afraid, as I think that you have lost the forest for the trees. Have a nice day.
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I've had many a conversation with Slam Dunk in the past
She usually points out things that she sees are hypothetically hypocrtical is all. I honestly don’t think she is looking for a fight.
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
I only think it would be hypocritical
if he does help a lot in the effort and then we completely ignore it and continue to bash him. I think people here are better than that and would recognize him doing something good and awarding praise where deserved. What we are trying to do is put our differences aside, I don’t see that as hypocritical.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Feb 20, 2011 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Nobody is asking him to help StR or anyone here
They are asking him to help sacramento keep the kings, something he already believes in. there is no hypocrisy at all.
by lchristmas on Feb 20, 2011 10:48 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
the kings potentially leaving is the enemy we can all rally around.
Kwill: Walton said Casspi has a lifesize poster of himself he brought into the locker room.
section214: Omri unleavened
by sac_faithful on Feb 20, 2011 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly.
This is good politics.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I find Grant's radio show irritating, and always will.
That said, it’s silly to not align yourself with someone that can help you meet the most important goal this franchise has had in over 10 years: Staying in Sacramento.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Yeah it would be silly not to try.
Same with the Rise Guys as well.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
The Rise Guys & TZ get along.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
They wouldn't have him on the show and post things here in fanshots if they didn't.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
yeah I know they get along
whether or not anyone in Here We Stay gets along with the Rise Guys or Grant Napear, it just makes sense to try and get the word out through those guys are the key to the radio waves.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
er
those guys whore are the key to the radio air waves.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
Anybody in contact with the kings affiliated local business leaders?
If some kind of “here we stay!” banner could be made and distributed to each location?
Kwill: Walton said Casspi has a lifesize poster of himself he brought into the locker room.
section214: Omri unleavened
by sac_faithful on Feb 20, 2011 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Are you fucking serious?
What part of ‘this is for the Kings’ don’t you understand? He wants the Kings to stay too; he needs us too. We’re all putting any stupid fights and disagreements on the side for one cause.
He doesn’t like us, we don’t like him, but we all want to keep this team here.
I’m out. Instead of blaming people or trying to give life lessons, i’m gonna go put my drop in the bucket.
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by edm7 on Feb 20, 2011 10:19 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Somehow, I don't think Napear "needs" STR
He is quite capable of expressing himself.
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So,
It is your opinion that there is no benefit to the various media outlets working together on this project? I respectfully disagree.
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Define: This Project
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Getting the Kings to remain in Sacramento
With all due respect, what do you think we are talking about here?
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Gets a little confusing, when you start asking for money.
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just trying to fill an arena to show the Maloofs that they shouldn't give up yet
Kwill: Walton said Casspi has a lifesize poster of himself he brought into the locker room.
section214: Omri unleavened
by sac_faithful on Feb 20, 2011 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
This.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
You don't have to show your support
No one is making you pay money.
Thing is, I value this community(STR) and I value the Kings. I’m willing to do whatever possible to help the cause.
If the Kings move, there is no STR.
That is true.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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I think what you are trying to say is getting a little muddled here. Is it alright if I take a stab?
I am guessing you are saying it’s not necessarily a bad idea to reach out to the guy but it does in fact look juvenile to ridicule the guy non stop until we need his help. In essence, don’t be surprised if he doesn’t cooperate and you wouldn’t blame him if he doesn’t.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Thank you, Wally.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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I would agree if StR were asking for his help
But since it is “Here We Stay,” I don’t see where there is any sort of conflict or hypocrisy.
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I think she's merely talking about from Napear's perspective though, not necessarily some major conflict here.
and Grant seeing an email from Ziller (who hasn’t had the best personal relationship with Grant) in his email box and then maybe looking here and seeing the very same people who wrote things like “Grant can suck some major Tyreke c*ck” and “Grant Napear is a well-chronicled asshole of the highest order” it’s going to look like some people are hypocritial. I think that is what she was alluding to is all.
Personally, I t think it’s a good idea to ask him but I can understand if he does not respond.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
Even if it were coming from STR
I don’t think there is any conflict or hyprocrisy. Sure STR takes stabs at him, and he takes stabs at blogs etc.
End of the day, there is a bigger fight out there, we’re all Kings fans, so we’re laying down the swords and were all trying to do whatever it is to support a common cause.
If Grant Napear decides he doesn’t want to be involved, that’s fine. I wouldn’t take any offense(even though STR isnt my website)
It's not juvenile at all
Its the opposite. It is a show maturity to set aside past grievances and petty differences to work together towards larger purpose.
by bench_blob on Feb 20, 2011 10:45 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
bench I was just trying to help sparse out what she was trying to say
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
This.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Of course, I do.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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I already have my tickets.
There are some specials. If youwould like a number to call, try:
Mike Luevano, Kings Account Executive, 916-928-3669.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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by Slam_Dunk on Feb 20, 2011 9:16 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
FYI - You can get a much better deal with Mike, than if you call the the ticket office and pay regular price.
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Sorry
I would love to try to come out and show some support, but the wife and I barely have enough to pay the bills this month. It’s kinda hard to justify going to a b-ball game when ramen is your breakfast lunch and dinner. Maybe I can get the father-in-law to pitch in, he’s a big Kings fan so maybe he’d like to participate.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Feb 20, 2011 9:26 AM PST reply actions
That's why some people from out of town are donating money
I’m going to donate some too and i can arrange a carpool to the arena to save the $10 parking
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
by edm7 on Feb 20, 2011 9:29 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
but I think I’d be uncomfortable letting people buy my tickets for me. I’d just feel bad about it.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Feb 20, 2011 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
Don't be
You’ll be representing me by proxy, and I’ll pay part of the expenses (through the link TZ provided). We need die-hard fans out there to send a message. I’d rather have you there than someone from the Boys and Girls club, with all due respect to them.
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
Ok
I’ll still try to find my own means of paying but if not I’ll try not to feel too bad about it
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Feb 20, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
It's a two-way street.
There are those of us with the money, but without the opportunity to get there, and then there are those of us without the money but with the opportunity to show up. February 28 is about more than just showing up to the game and having a good time. It’s about representing the fan base – representing the people of the Sacramento metropolitan area, really.
Don’t think of it as you taking a hand-out. This is one of those occasions when a sporting event is also a civic activity. Think of the protests in Wisconsin right now – what you’d be doing is basically the equivalent of accepting a free train ticket to go out and join the protests on behalf of those who couldn’t protest. (Or, depending on your politics, replace “protest” with “counter-protest”).
You see what I’m getting at? If you have the opportunity and somebody else has the cash, might as well pool those resources together to get this job done.
"Where hope goes to die"
by napg on Feb 20, 2011 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Don't feel bad Prowse.
If I had the money to donate a ticket for someone like you (I really don’t), I would. If I had the money to get down there and be there for the game, I would be. It wouldn’t bother me in the slightest to donate the money and have someone else go for me instead.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I don't blame you. I would feel uncomfortable about it, as well.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
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Really starting to wonder
Is the NBA a sports league or a traveling circus?
This blows.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Feb 20, 2011 9:30 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I do think it's clear
that something is wrong with the model when it seems to rely so much on cities investing in arenas fairly often, and teams moving around (or threatening to) so often in search of greener grass.
by LPKingsFan on Feb 20, 2011 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This has been in the works for a while
You remember the movie Major League.
The Maloofs have no attachment to this market other than buying a business in the area 10 years ago…. They have showed zero leadership in any attempt to replace Arco and have committed nothing in terms of shared costs aside from minimal rent payments…. I would expect people in their position to have more to offer than what the record shows. Business isn’t easy and you find ways to overcome challenges each and every day if you want to keep it going. Unfortunately the Maloofs are not the right owners to make a much needed new arena a reality…. Have we ever seen a vision of the future with a new arena from them?…. Never… Only we need this and that so we stay… The only vision from them that they have put out is one of Sacramento with no NBA…. Wrong owners at the wrong time for Sacramento… And it is something I will never get over as a Kings Fan my entire life if they do leave.
by KingsFanNoMatterWhat on Feb 20, 2011 9:56 AM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
you can't blame the Maloofs
They have spent millions of dollars on studies for a new arena. I don’t blame them one bit, People aren’t showing up to the games, they can’t get an arena built. What do people expect them to do.
by sacman on Feb 20, 2011 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
They spent millions of dollars in hopes of making millions more
And the sum of their outlay is probably less than the cost of one nice vegas water feature.
Don’t get me wrong, the nba and the politicians, public, voters and media of sacramento deserve a lot of the blame and probably the majority there of – I just can’t go along with the “maloofs have done all they can” theme.
Ive never seen any evidence that they have done anything more than pay basic lip service and monetary commitments that are a drop in their greater financial bucket- they could have brought in this ICON group themselves 2 or 3 years ago, no?
by lchristmas on Feb 20, 2011 11:12 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Whats wrong with that.
The Maloofs have been very good to sacramento. I don’t get how people get pissed at them. Peoples thinking around here is foolish.
To over simplify:
No matter how good they’ve been to sacramento (debatable) they haven’t been good enough to get an arena built. yes, it’s not close to being under their complete control but I’m not impressed with the efforts they have made. They are not some passive, powerless piece of the equation here
And the reason people are and will be pissed is that it will be their signatures on the paperwork taking our team to the vapid lands of disney and botox
by lchristmas on Feb 20, 2011 11:29 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
well, I think history might show that Q&R was our best best
And their hands were certainty not clean with that whole debacle. The city deserves a large share of the blame, but the Maloofs get some, too.
Not completely but a lot
They have provided almost nothing to the process. I think they would have already left if it was not for Kevin Johnson becoming mayor. They are very accessible owners and like to talk about everything they are doing but when it comes to building an arena they are mutes. ….. No leadership only following.
by KingsFanNoMatterWhat on Feb 20, 2011 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
This reminds me of the movie Baseketball , by Trey Parker and Matt Stone
of South Park fame. There is a scene that mocks all of the moving of franchises. It is a must see for any sports fan or South Park fan. It appeals to most moronic men. As evidence, it a favorite of both my son and myself.
by fryingpan136 on Feb 21, 2011 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
UPDATE
Now accepting donations: http://www.chipin.com/contribute/id/637cf4e1884359c2
Tickets we’re able to purchase will go to fans here who can’t afford to go, and we’ll try to get some out to the Boys and Girls Club if they can get the kids to the arena.
by Tom Ziller on Feb 20, 2011 9:56 AM PST reply actions 12 recs
I'm already going to that game,
but my donation is on the way.
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Done
Tickets we’re able to purchase will go to fans here who can’t afford to go
Question, TZ: how do you identify those of us who want to go, but are short on cash?
I’d rather have a rabid StR regular at the game then someone from the B&G club (again, with all due respect).
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
Donation sent
I’m gonna get my whole family to come as well.
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Wish I weren't 400 miles away...
…or that we at least had customers who believed in paying on time, or we’d at least send a few bucks.
Anaheim? Are they high? There are already two teams splitting Staples Center, and since Anaheim ( which takes me maybe a half hour to get to in average traffic) is in the L.A. “media zone”, you’re fighting for promotional space to begin with. Not to mention the contemptuous attitude L*ker “fans” have always had toward the Kings – They want to “sell” that team to THEM?! Oh, and anyone who has ever (in the past few years, since the new parking thing) driven to the Disneyland/Honda Center area can tell you – Traffic is a nightmare without another sports franchise. One wrong (or even late) lane change and you’re stuck on the way to Mickeyville…
I couldn’t even buy groceries last week or I’d send something. Someday we want to move back up there. We hope the Kings are still there.
pistons to anaheim
I read the pistons were going to anaheim,maybe?so it might be a ploy for this jerks to build a stadium.i hope they do not go……..
by cowboyron96@yahoo.com on Feb 20, 2011 10:03 AM PST reply actions
The Pistons aren't going to Anaheim
Wishful thinking at it’s worst.
by athletics68 on Feb 20, 2011 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
This is just posturing so the City Council gets off their collective flabby misshaped arses...
and gets serious. Good for the Maloofs! Time to play hard ball. Kings in Anaheim? I am not seeing the long term viability of it.
The Maloofs don’t want to abandon Sacramento. These are passionate guys driven by their passion to win and succeed. Abandoning a city and loyal fan base after 26 years is not aligned with their passionate intent.
There’s not a lot of passion in So Cal, its as blase and fair weather as it gets. Not a good match, never mind the corporate sponsors. I think there is too much history and emotional investment by the Maloofs in the city to just pack up and bail, regardless of the mounting frustrations.
Until the van is packed, the doors are shut, the lights turned off, and the buses are rolling South down I-5, I believe in the Maloofs. We all need to hold positive thoughts to effect desired outcome.
In the meantime lets all take a breath, guys. And hold firm to the vision this will work out in and Kings will remain in Sacramento for all of our lives. A new arena will be built and obstacles will be surmounted when at their seemingly most insurmountable.
Keep the faith, cooler heads will prevail, its always darkest before the dawn, yada yada yada….And if none of that resonates with you….well:
by bench_blob on Feb 20, 2011 10:08 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Until the Kings permanently change their name and roll down the highway to Anaheim,
they’re still the Sacramento Kings, and I’m going to do whatever I can to keep them in Sac.
They’re not gone yet, and there’s no guarantee that they’ll move.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
by PurpleLoco on Feb 20, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions 8 recs
On one hand I have a hard time seeing how the Maloofs orchestrated this information to leak
but on the other hand there’s Bill Nye and Steven Buschemi.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think it's really about any information "leaking"
they were open about “exploring all options” at this point, and any meetings/dealings with Anaheim are probably not Top Secret. But I sort of agree with Blob, in that I think the Maloofs have probably decided that it probably doesn’t make sense to rush this thing right now and they can wait another year to give Mayor Johnson and the city just a bit more time (especially considering all of the lockout business and terrible economy going on), but they don’t mind keeping quiet about it right now and letting Sacramento squirm for a couple of weeks.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Feb 20, 2011 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
Have a hard time believing that's exactly how it went down but no biggy either way
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
There may or may not be a deposed dictator with billions of dollars moving into my town
I’ll see if he’ll donate some tickets
"What the fuck did I do?" - McNulty
Or a new arena. :)
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
He can even name it "The Palace"
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by section214 on Feb 20, 2011 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I thought about suggesteing that,
but figured some people might think it wasn’t PC.
Rec’d.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Apparently I can't type today.
“suggesting”
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
The Palace is taken. Try something more in line with the funding source. How about "The Pyramid"
Oh wait, that’s taken as well…
by betweentheeyes on Feb 20, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
welcome to my life Loco
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
Donation made
Try to get the kids to hold some signs to up the sappiness factor.
by thekangarooster on Feb 20, 2011 11:32 AM PST reply actions
Maybe saying
“I was concieved at a Kings game in the restroom near section 103- Don’t take away my birthplace!”
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
by ElRonToro on Feb 20, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Well
if they got a new arena in Sacramento, they would still be taking away your birthplace.
by Rygoslinglover on Feb 20, 2011 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Shhhhhh
This is no time for deep thinking
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
Haha
I understand. Keep your birthplace alice, damnit!
by Rygoslinglover on Feb 20, 2011 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm
I wonder what SactownHeartOCHome thinks.
by furious.d on Feb 20, 2011 11:38 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Well, speaking as another SoCal Kings fan
I can tell you I’d DEFINITELY prefer the Kings staying in Sacramento. Just reading threads day-in and day-out, it’s clearly evident how passionate the core fanbase is. There are already two teams here, and even though it can be a hassle to drive to LA, it’s not like OC people don’t drive to staples center to watch games anyways.
The selfish part of me would enjoy actually being able to go to Kings games now, but by no means would it even compare to losing such a core group of knowledgeable fans.
" 1 + 1 = 3 " - David Kahn
To be honest....
…I’m not very fond of Socal anyway (it’s just not my cup of tea), and this would give me another reason.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
not my cup of tea either
i live in LA now, but i wouldn’t support any SoCal Kings team. If I want to watch the Kings play in SoCal, I’ll drive to Staples and watch the SACRAMENTO Kings take on the Lakers or Clippers.
put me in, Coach
Haha Labradford.
That’s fandom my friend. :)
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Winner.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
No Excuses.
If we cant sell out one damn game for in an effort to keep the team here, something is wrong. Lets do this.
I will buy extra tickets
and give them to friends I know will join the chants. Ok friends for me is people who will accept free stuff from me, but for this it still counts.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
Is there any way
that the Maloofs either confirm or deny their intentions to move before the March 1st deadline? Thiswaiting around is killing me.
by Rygoslinglover on Feb 20, 2011 12:44 PM PST reply actions
I've never been to a Kings game in my life.
But here’s a $30 donation so someone else can go and hopefully I’ll get the chance to see a game in Sacramento some time in my life.
by jveezy on Feb 20, 2011 12:52 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
All of this Anaheim talk is so freaking awful
I’m scheduled to work on the 28th but might try to get it covered…what’s the price of the least expensive tickets? If I can’t go I want to donate and would want to cover at least one full ticket price…
"Reality TV. A woman with hundruplets, a live execution, The Real Transvestite Hoarders of Orange County Penitentiary." "Oh, that show is upsetting. Why does the warden let Lady Extravaganza have so many spoons??"
"Haven't you learned anything from that guy who gives those sermons at church? Captain What's-his-name??"
Aaron Rodgers--Super Bowl MVP!
by Christina_J on Feb 20, 2011 12:55 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
You can get a ticket in the nosebleeds for $10
plus $12 for parking, so $22 total.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Never mind, I was thinking concerts. It's higher for concerts.
My bad. It’s $10 for parking, you’re right.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Thanks!
No offense taken.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
OK cool, thanks! :)
"Reality TV. A woman with hundruplets, a live execution, The Real Transvestite Hoarders of Orange County Penitentiary." "Oh, that show is upsetting. Why does the warden let Lady Extravaganza have so many spoons??"
"Haven't you learned anything from that guy who gives those sermons at church? Captain What's-his-name??"
Aaron Rodgers--Super Bowl MVP!
I really really despise the NBA allowing relocation so easily. You guys deserve better...
When the Sonics left Seattle I had a real wake up moment to being a fan to the NBA:
The NBA doesn’t care about you, they just want your money.
NBA franchises remind me of a hot slut that says she will love and be faithful to you forever but as soon as you get laid off and the money isn’t rolling in anymore she ends up cheating on you and moving in with some other guy behind your back without warning.
Pathetic, truly pathetic. (And this is coming from a person in SoCal near Anaheim)
One of the reasons I've remained a baseball fan more than anything
No one has been more stable than MLB.
wait what?
you are telling me baseball has been the most stable league in regards to franchises moving? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t know the numbers off the top of my head but that is a rather large assumption.
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions
Other than Montreal
MLB hadn’t had a franchise move since 1972. Overall since 1920 when the first relocation happened in any of the other Big 4, MLB has had 11 relocations. Everyone else has had 13 for the NHL and NFL and the NBA has had the most at 21 relocations. The NBA relocation wise is a joke of a league.
Well done. Good stat digging.
As an A’s fan I guess I am predisposed to think any MLB team can move at any time.
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
I was thinking
About why the NBA has the most relocations of any sport. Even small market teams in MLB (Kansas City etc) that don’t draw, have small tv deals,have a small corporate base, and don’t have new stadiums still stay put. Obviously the NBA does have a broken business model so hopefully fix it in the next CBA. For being such a well regarded commissioner, Stern has a horrible track record on franchise movement.
by Mark Olberding on Feb 20, 2011 10:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
The NBA has a few historical differences though from the other two big sports that scews things up until the late 70s a bit
it was struggling for quite a bit there
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
Good luck guys. No sarcasm.
I really want them to come to me. But, they shouldn’t take the Kings out of Sacto.
by Kingsfan_born_in_LA on Feb 20, 2011 1:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'll be there!
And I’m bringing my friend the bullshit Warriors Fan. Even he doesn’t want us gone!
by Grantnapeareatskittens on Feb 20, 2011 1:30 PM PST reply actions
Gotta have somebody down the road to hate, right?
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I would love to go
And I still might try, but it would be very difficult since me and my family’s money are pretty tight right now. But in spirit, I will be there, cheering on for my still Sacramento Kings. This might be our last stand. Gotta support this team every step of the way.
Never Turn Back - Crush 40
Pick up some of the donated tickets
I just donated $30 so someone like you could make it!
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Feb 20, 2011 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I don't usually feel okay using other people's money
But I’ll think about it for this
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by raiderking21 on Feb 20, 2011 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
I can't be there
So I want someone else to fill my seat.
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Feb 20, 2011 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Take our money
If you don’t, someone we don’t even know might get it. Someone possibly with less passion. We can’t have that.
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If it were just me, I would be all for it
But I don’t know if my family will go for it. I am the biggest Kings fan in my family. No one, besides my brother, is that into being a sports fan. They only root for the Kings because I do. It would hard to convince them to go to this game when we just went to the Mavs game a couple of weeks ago. But I will still try my best to convince them anyways
Never Turn Back - Crush 40
by raiderking21 on Feb 20, 2011 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
This is my situation.
I’m one of two fans in my family.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
My situation too.
Except my grandmother is the other one and she is lukewarm at best.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
My mom is the other one for me.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
That helps alot.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
But apparently my mom's ok with it
I just don’t know how to get them
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by raiderking21 on Feb 20, 2011 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
We're still in the getting donations faze
We’ll probably distribute them later on in the week.
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Ok thanks for the info
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by raiderking21 on Feb 20, 2011 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
Casspi and Boogie are discussing this on Twitter.
@Casspi18:
Anaheim? We are moving?
@boogiecousins:
RT @Casspi18 Anaheim? We are moving?<<<~~????
@Casspi18:
@boogiecousins the maloofs have until march 1st to decide!
Is this the part where we ask them to donate to our ticket fund?
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
won't be able to fly up to Sac for the game, but I donated
thanks for setting this up. let’s fill Arco.
put me in, Coach
Joe and Gavin, I'll mow your lawn if you keep the Kings here.
put me in, Coach
by LaBradford on Feb 20, 2011 2:42 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Every day, for free.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Just being stupid
but how much would it take to put up a bill board saying that in the same locations they put it up for Webb? I know there was one at the Roseville off-ramp. I will kick in $100 for that.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
by ElRonToro on Feb 20, 2011 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Haha.
This thread has become not only a point for support, but for great idea’s and comedy. In otherwords, another day at StR.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
True
but seriously, if a billboard could be up before March, wouldn’t you have to feel something if you saw it?
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
I want the Kings to stay regardless of a billboard.
But, for Joe & Gavin? Who knows…..My heart says yes, but my head says that people can be funny about these things.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Someone really should check how much it costs LOL
by HeuristicLineup on Feb 20, 2011 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
You could figure it out
through here. But you have to actually contact the people to find out how much each billboard costs for how much time.
I do know that a group of atheists rented out 10 boards for a month, and it cost them $6450.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Anyone know where the Maloofs live? be nice to throw it where they are forced to see it
by HeuristicLineup on Feb 20, 2011 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
They live in Granite Bay.
Or their house in the Sac area is out there.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Hmm... There's one at Riverside. I'll request a quote
by HeuristicLineup on Feb 20, 2011 4:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Thats the one Webbs was on
I am on board to contibute
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
by ElRonToro on Feb 20, 2011 4:49 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Akyis
Can you do a take off one of the original ?
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
I not super good at this
but it looks like the game is pretty close to selling out (looked at ticketmaster and seatgeek). what happens to the donated monies if that happens? how about it go to making a huge “here we stay” banner or something?
That would be great if the game sold out quickly.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
This is a great point.
There will be other home games that will have trouble selling out against different opponents, and perhaps that money can be rolled over for those occasions.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I wouldn't worry too much about that
Whether or not it’s a fantastic showing on the 28th, that likely won’t sway things in regards to filing for relocation this year (crossing fingers though). However, it can do a world of help in getting some momentum and public support going for the Taylor/ICON group if the Maloofs hold back from filing this year.
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
Well that's exactly it.
We don’t know if they’ve already decided, one way or the other. So like you said, it could help gain momentum. It will also, in my mind help the players play harder. Should be an entertaining as all hell game to be at.
Good idea.
I have no idea how long it would take to get a banner made, though.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
probably pretty quick
you might even be able to get a local vinyl printer to donate one. I’d help out more, but I live in NYC right now
Seriously? Are you asking seriously?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
this is begging for the Joker meme
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Do it! Do it! DOOOOO ITTTTTTTT!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Sort of
I assume that the Maloofs will be bombarded by reporters and journalists even more than normal with this recent development. I know that the Maloofs have been giving very vague answers, but I don’t know how these things usually work. Will the Maloofs cave in to the media pressure? Probably not, but I hate having to wait.
by Rygoslinglover on Feb 20, 2011 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
It's possible they announce prior to March 1st.
But I’d say its a definite, if they choose to re-locate, that they will announce before March 1st.
I think we could easily go to Arco that Monday
knowing that the Maloofs have already filed for relocation. I’m not sure if it would fire us up even more or go the other way
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Yea, tough to call
People would be either depressed as all hell, or angry and yell like crazy(followed by crying on the way home).
Lets hope for no announcement period.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Just bought 3 tickets
Hope to see some of you guys there.
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by Aykis16 on Feb 20, 2011 3:47 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
If Sacramento loses the Kings
They will never again see a pro sports franchise locate in the city. Ever. But I can’t blame the Maloofs for keeping their options open.
Maybe they can hire Jerry Tarkanian to coach Sac State.
Not sure if I am going to the Clippers game, but I was seriously contemplating it before this all went down.
"His D was a difference at the end."
Probably only the six-hour round trip
is holding me back.
If they promise to let Donte dunk over a car, I’m in.
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Feb 20, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
This will only happen if Donte gets possessed by Rudy Gay and gets to keep his shoulder.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Come on NewEra!!!!!
I’m about to take a 4 hour road trip…
The Maloofs will always be some playas, Geoff Petrie can neva be a hata, Chris Webber will always be a playa, Mike Biiby can neva be a hata, Vlade Divac will always be a player, Doug Christe can neva be a hata, Bobby Jackson will always be a playa, Peja Stojakovic can neva be a hata, White Chocalate will always be a playa, Rick Adelman can neva be a hata, Pete Carril you know he's a playa, Kevin Martin can neva be a hata, Omri Casspi will always be a playa, DeMarcus Cousins can neva be a hata, Tyreke Evans now that's a real playa, THE SACRAMENTO KINGS NOW THEM SOME REAL PLAYAS!!!!!
by slamson on Feb 20, 2011 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Also
How fitting is it that this Feb. 28th game is against the Clippers?
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Unless she’s a queen and her name is Celine.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Where can we get the tickets that are donated?
As a poor college student I don’t have the money to contribute, and I’m two states away so I can’t go to the game, but at the very least I can convince my unemployed brother and his wife to go to the game if I can provide the tickets.
We'll probably buy the tickets later in the week
We’re at $335 in total donations right now.
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There might not be any tickets to buy at that point.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Which would be awesome
"Reality TV. A woman with hundruplets, a live execution, The Real Transvestite Hoarders of Orange County Penitentiary." "Oh, that show is upsetting. Why does the warden let Lady Extravaganza have so many spoons??"
"Haven't you learned anything from that guy who gives those sermons at church? Captain What's-his-name??"
Aaron Rodgers--Super Bowl MVP!
Just made a donation
I wish I could go, but transplanted to Seattle a decade ago. Still am able to see a game or two a year, always one around Xmas.
To the guys who are going, be loud, be oh so loud for those faithful that dont live in Sacramento anymore, but pay 175 bucks a year for league pass to watch every minute of all 82 games every year.
I can’t imagine Sacramento without the Kings, what a loss for the community. I had season tickets from second year on, section 206, row J, seat 6, and shared tickets at the new Arco. I remember cheering for The Tank, for asking Reggie Theus for his autograph at Carlos Murphy’s on Exposition Blvd, to having tears in my eyes at Kareem’s last game, to shooting the half court shot for a Toyota during a Laker game (got rim!), and having Mychal Thompson and Kurt Rambis high five me, to hating Joe Klien, to loving Rodney and Pressley, hating Ainge, loving the Tizzy flip, cheering for the L-train, to thinking Duane Causewell actually had potential, to seeing what a true soldier is in Mitch Richmond, through all of the glory years, to predicting the trade of Peja for Artest to being the start of a dark period for our team, to my head exploding at the trade of K-Mart for the PF version of Kyle Korver, and wringing my hands over every weird line-up PW has rolled out, and cringed everytime I have seen the 1-4 flat. If the Kings move, those memories all just stop, rather than being a continuous string of excitement and joy I have enjoyed these 25 year.
Be loud fella’s, for those who can’t be there. Hope I bought a real fan a ticket.
by MichaelMack on Feb 20, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Didn't Kareem retire after that pre-season in 1989 suddenly?
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Ohhhhh.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
The writing's been on the wall for a long time.
Unfortunately the league is not well suited for small markets as players don’t want to play there. Also, basketball game tickets are luxury goods. When the economy sinks, so do ticket sales. Cities like Sacramento get hit by the economy harder than cities like Anaheim.
If the Kings do move to Anaheim or elsewhere, is anyone here going to remain a Kings fan? Will this site continue to be run as “OCroyalty”?
I will only remain a Kings fan if they stay in Northern California. Doesn’t have to be Sacramento. But Southern Calfornia or out of state is out of my range.
by cbsf on Feb 20, 2011 4:52 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I have mulled over this,
and I think that I would still be a Kings fan. Does anyone here go to Disneyland? Maybe go to Disneyland in the summer and catch a couple of Kings playoff games. I could live with that, but I would definitely prefer them staying in Sacramento or moving to San Jose. It would just feel really weird if they moved. Would Webber and Vlade’s jerseys still be retired? No one in Anaheim is going to give a fuck about Vlade.
by Rygoslinglover on Feb 20, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I'm with you...
I’ve been a Kings fan since season 1 (season tix) and am proud to say I started the belligerent chant of “We want a Taco” when Taco Bell first signed up to give them out for >100pts. I’ve had season tix 15 of the 26 years and even had dinner at Rick Benner (Kings Pres.) All of those years hating the Lakers and their F-up’d wanna be fans is way too much for me to ever watch them again if they leave. I’ve invested too much into my first hometown team to ever stomach the indignity of following a LA basketball team. I followed the Saints when Kenny Stabler landed their, and the Angels when Reggie Jackson ended there but I will never follow this team to LA. I’d rather let the Kings allegiance and my NBA obsession die. This will be a dark day in SacTown. (note my post name is a reference to the King’s Rich Kelly when at an interview explained he played a horizontal game, not a vertical game – lame ass!)
by Horizontal Baller on Feb 20, 2011 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
"It would just feel really weird if they moved. Would Webber and Vlade’s jerseys still be retired? No one in Anaheim is going to give a fuck about Vlade."
I don’t know. How many Sacramentans care about Sam Lacey?
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
I think every Sacramentan would
say that Sam Lacey is their all-time favorite King hands down
by Rygoslinglover on Feb 20, 2011 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
Hahahaha.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Been a diehard Kings fan since as far back as I can remember. I remember growing up not having cable, and I’d have a coat hanger on my tv just to get channel 31 in and listening to the game on 1140 cause there was no sound. I remember the off season when CWebb, JWill, Vlade, Mad Max, JB and the rest of the gang arrived and put us on the map. I remember when you couldn’t get a seat to a game vs the Grizzlies on a Tuesday night cause it was sold out. I’ll never forget game 4 of the 02 Western Finals and I’ll always believe that we were the best team that year, no matter what the record books say. Never thought it would come to this. I’m buying 3 tickets and I’ll be there on the 28th rocking my purple shirt. Can’t imagine the Kings not in Sacramento. Not gonna let my only hometown team leave without a fight. Can’t imagine the Kings not in Sacramento.
by WhiteChocolate55 on Feb 20, 2011 7:08 PM PST reply actions
Just messaged Mayor Johnson
hoping he can get involved with this. Those of you on twitter, please do the same. Tell them about Here We Stay’s plan to sell out Arco and ask him to get involved somehow
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
As for the concern that tickets may run out
Section, would it be possible to reserve a block of seats through our awesome ticket rep Desiree? Just an idea
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Desireé now works for the Raiders
I don’t know if that is foreshadowing or not.
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My ticket rep is gone, too...
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Yeah.
He used to carry up thundersticks into the upper level for us when he couldn’t get us seats behind the baskets. ;)
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
I just donated 20 bones
I am sorry that I could not send more, but as a recent graduate with no real job yet, a wife and 3 kids, and school loans payments coming up, it was the best I could do. I really wish I could go, but Utah is just too far away.
My uncle owns the FastSigns on Watt Avenue. I am going to contact him and see if he can donate any kind of signs or banners.
by spragueito on Feb 20, 2011 8:09 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Anything helps
Money, signs, support.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
When I used to work at Raley's
she always came in. She drives a Purple PT Cruiser with a huge white Kings logo on the rear window.
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As a life long Kings Fan
This is the least I can do to donate. I cant make the game but i hope another fan can go and show their support for sacramento.
by nevastopballin on Feb 20, 2011 8:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I would suggest people ordering tickets go to lchristmas post here to get thier tickets surcharge free and they will be emailed to you for printing with no fee’s for that as well.
We got our 5 tickets 216 Row J for 150.00 even (Normally 45.50 a ticket, 39 on this site)
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by Widowwolf on Feb 20, 2011 8:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I got lower level seats for 39 each.
If you want to be your best, you have to do your best, otherwise you are only second rate.
______________________
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See there you go..No matter what we think of any of the players or Front Office of the kings, they do want us to come to games, and I have to think they do want to stay in Sacramento..As i said before in the best of Kings thread:
And man in the final few frames when it overviews Arco and you couldn’t see any empty seating..Wow just Wow…I just wish that we could make a TV advertisement with this video and say..do you remember when..No go support your freaking team!
NOW LETS GET OUT TO ARCO AND LIGHT THAT PLACE IN FIRE WITH OUR ENTHUSIASM FOR THE TEAM~!
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by Widowwolf on Feb 20, 2011 11:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This is Game 7 People!
With all due respect, selling out the arena is not enough.
Treat this game like the most important playoff game.
We should really look into starting a movement to get every fan in the arena to wear the same color and maybe to bring a t-shirt to swing over our heads. That’s the message we should be relaying to the media to spread the word beyond this blog.
Also sneak in some friggin cowbells if you may or vuvezelas! Whatever. It should be like 120 decibels in there.
Remind the Maloofs what they will be missing out on if they move the Kings to Spamaheim.
by ritch michmond on Feb 20, 2011 9:39 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
We need an inside guy
who can stash megaphones cowbells DMC red flags in a closet somewhere that we all can get to once we pass security. Since I do not want to commit the felony action of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, I am not advocating anything that could be construed as illegal.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
damn felony misdemeanors
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Feb 20, 2011 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
Learned it from Black Panther defense lawyer William Kunstler in 1969
Gave the example of a kid walks into a candy store and steals a piece of candy, that’s a misdemeanor. Two Kids stand outside the store and discuss a plan on how they could go in and steal candy, that is a felony (conspiracy to commit a crime). In his mind, that was how a lot of felony charges were brought against the BPs. Felonies had long time before trials and even though they were acquited in a vast majority of cases they were kept off the streets for a coup[le of years.
While I am an active lefty , this is just explains my previous statement and I never did verify his statistics. Mostly because Al Gore had not yet invented the Interenet.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
Wow timeout
You knew William Kunstler? Wait, seriously?
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 21, 2011 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
Seriously
if you were hanging out with the likes o William Kunstler, especially back in 1969, note to self: need to hang out with ElRonToro
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 21, 2011 12:28 AM PST up reply actions
Sorry I was unclear
there was a large group there. Cleaver spoke also. I think they did refer to me incessantly because I never heard MFer used so much in my entire life.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
Not sure about back in bills day
But now I am pretty sure that conspiracy charges must match the underlying intended crime. If you are conspiring to steal a piece of candy your punishment is for candy theft.
You should probably check it out with ron kuby. Unless you are ron kuby.
by lchristmas on Feb 21, 2011 8:02 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
All good ideas
with the uniform shirts and the flags and the stashed cowbells (provided it is legal, of course).
A few more suggestions that may be redundant, so forgive me if I state the obvious:
- ask for time for a short speech by someone of the HERE WE STAY Movement prior to tip-off, or at least at half-time;
- coordinate a few chants that you all can shout during the game. HERE WE STAY is an obvious one, but someone here could come up with something else that is catchy.
- reaching out to the new governor, Kevin Johnson, this Taylor dude, Jason Jones, Voison etc.
I’m sure many here have ideas that are a bit less obvious and more ingenious.
It is of course important to stress the importance of a new stadium to the city and the region, but maybe even more important not to let it turn into Maloof-bashing. I know they primarily run a business with the Kings, but still, in how many businesses you are standing in an arena with + 10.000 cheering and/or jeering fans? Like in all business, there is a certain degree of emotion involved, and I’m betting more so in pro sports. We have to find a way to let those sentiments become a bigger factor in the Maloof’s decision-making, and perhaps showing them appreciation for what they have done for Sacramento until now will help. But I’m rambling.
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by RikSmits on Feb 21, 2011 1:39 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Looks like Napear may be in
He just retweeted this
@Grantnapearshow can I get a retweet? Rally before and after the game!!! Come early and leave late!!! Be loud and show the love!!! Feb.28th
Original quote from Kam34
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
And Bobby Jackson just retweeted this from 'goodlaura'
RT @HereWeStay: @realchriswebber @scotpollard31 @bjaxx24 Cld you guys give us a RT? We’re group of Kings fans trying to get Sac arena built!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Believe the original request was from the "Here We Stay' twitter account
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Amick has been trying to knock down the flames a bit with a few tweets
Two things to consider in Kings-Anaheim story: source says Maloofs have been “looking for a sweetheart deal.” They likely won’t go w/out it.
Thought No. 2: Honda Center in Anaheim is considered acceptable for NBA but hardly first class. Maloofs love first class
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I'm feeling like I want to rage...right now.
-#38
Thats what makes me curious
are the Maloofs really going to sign a 20 or 30 year lease in a 20 year old Arena?
If they go, I think its temporary, 3-5 years while they look for the Arena situations to improve.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
Starting to feel like this is all about Anaheim being a pawn
In order to see just how much the City of Sacramento wants to keep the team. This isn’t like the Sonics moving to OKC for the simple fact that OKC had no majore sports teams, and because of the Hornets time there for a year had shown that they were more than just a viable market. What has Anaheim shown other than its in between the O.C. and the greater LA area and somewhat supports the Angels and Ducks. If you are wanting to move your franchise to a market that will embrace it like the Sac has for the greater part of 26 years you don’t move into a sports market already saturated with 2 NBA Teams, 2 Baseball teams, and 2 Hockey teams.
Plus as has been said over and over again, the maloofs and Anaheim talking isn’t really that new of news, it just so happened the ESPN put it out there 10 days before the deadline, so it made things seem more iminent. Are real competition here would be one of the cities looking for a pro sports team that isn’t in California and as an Arena that is first class.
I would agree with those who are saying the Kings are using this as a last ditch attempt and are probably targeting next year as the decision date. It’s basically an announcement that the clock has been set.
I disagree with most people claiming Anaheim won’t support the team. They will support the team. Someone expressed it best saying Anaheim is to LA what San Jose is to San Fransisco.
The issues are relocation fees (I think it’s minor), the arena’s long term viability and most importantly if the Maloofs are being setup to lose control of the team with the move to the Pond. How do they pay off the loan when they wont’ even be getting a full cut of all the arena revenue (if any from other events). Going to be hard making up the difference with just basketball gate receipts. Looking at it objectively they would be putting themselves in a situation where they would have to sell the team in 5 to 10 years unless somehow they become flush with money. It’s not a deal they would like to make but maybe forced to make.
I get the San Jose analogy
At the same time though its not like the Maloofs would be moving into a brand new arena like they want. The Honda Center would be an upgrade over Arco no doubt, but how long before it too becomes outdated and the Maloofs are once again looking to get a new Arena built…This could be however the hiccupp with the move that the Maloofs were worried about until they went back to Anaheim this month. With the Ducks also operating out of there it would mean that they would have help in getting a new Arena in Anaheim…Great now I just lost my own confidence in my own thought haha. I can’t wait for March 1st already.
I will say this though about the San Jose anology, there is only one team in the Bay Area, there are two in the LA/OC area already. If they wanted to go to So Cal but carve out their own niche than San Diego would be the better option, however Sports Arena in SD makes Arco look high tech.
I guess what I was really trying to say is Anaheim seems like a large band aid
too the Maloofs money situation…moving there (like Pookey has pointed out) shows that the Maloofs are in dire money straights and are willing to sell their stake in the team (which still seems like something they wouldn’t do as owning an NBA team is what their family does and everything else is a side venture). Why take the hassle of picking up and moving a franchise if in 3 years you will be in the same situation you are already in. To make that drastic of a move you want it to be to a city where you know you are set for the next 26 years.
To sum that up, I have no idea whats happening, I’m just rationalizing however I can.
They will pay off the loan by selling the land that Arco is on
which will probably then be converted to business propertys. I think that would just about do it.
In my quest to set the family record and live to 103, I am beginning to get pissed at the amount of body parts falling off along the way.
I didn't think about selling Arco
Any idea of what it could be worth? I can’t imagine its worth anything close to the loan but I could be dead wrong. Just knocking the arena down is going to be a huge bill for someone.
I get where your coming from and kind of agree/hope you're right
it’s not going to stop me from supporting as much as we can. Besides, Sellouts are great for the team.
Lets get ARCO rocking
Oh definately in no way was I saying that showing the support was a bad thing
This is exactly how we need to respond to news like this, I wish somehow all this got shown to the maloofs just so they can see how loyal we are to this team because this team IS OUR CITY!!! We don’t have a MLB squad or a NHL or NFL team to fall back too….Sacramento is the Kings. I just wish we could of shown this support sooner. I’m really excited to watch the game against the Clippers just to see that old Arco crowd…hopefully some cowbells and everyone decked out in white to show unity with the team. Oh and some chants wouldn’t be too bad either, something involving Sacramento and dissing on Anaheim.
Got it
Here we Stay
Screw LA
/Coincidently playing the Clippers.
by chenp22 on Feb 21, 2011 1:30 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Whatever chants we choose
we should organize specific times to start the chant.
Last minute of each quarter and leading into the quarters end seems like a good time.
Argh
missed this when I wrote my comment here above. Yeah, coordinating times for chants is a great idea.
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
Yeah, same page
I never thought this would affect me this bad, since I have no ties to the city. It’s all because of you people here at StR.
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
Even though Im 6,000 kilometers away Rik
This still affects me, as if I lived in Sacramento. I grew up, went to High School, and have plenty of friends and family there.
There’s always the chance that my wife and I move back there one day. My in-laws still live there. We have a pros/cons list, and one of the big ones for me, is the Kings. If they aint there anymore, it sure makes Australia as a place to live, a bit higher in my view.
Even though we’re spread around the world, we’re all feeling the hurt of this.
It could also be
they got a $100 million offer and decided to do their due diligence and research it if is really financially viable or not and word just got out during the all star break.
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by wallywagon11 on Feb 21, 2011 12:22 AM PST up reply actions
I will be there with my friend Anthony and hopefully more
There’s no chance I won’t make it to this. If it sells out before I get a chance to buy (likely tomorrow), then I’ll hit up Craig’s List.
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by CaliforniaJag on Feb 21, 2011 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
if it happens, then i am conflicted.
I have been die-hard since my family had season tix since ‘85, but I moved away in ’98 to various parts of the country. The proud person I am says to just give my NBA allegiance to my alma mater, University of Louisville. However, I am moving to Redondo Beach and could easily transfer to a Anaheim team. I just don’t know how I’d feel following them down there uninterrupted. Do I go Clippers, Anaheim Kings, or just go all in for Cardinals bball and forego the NBA?
I know this isn’t final, but I like having things planned out.
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by Red Reign on Feb 20, 2011 11:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions
and i am already all in for louisville
Just don’t know if I should add to my cardinal allegiance or allow for a NBA team.
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by Red Reign on Feb 21, 2011 12:01 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Paypaled a small sum of 15$
Wish I could come to the game, but CA is a little bit too far from Israel.
by Toyvo on Feb 21, 2011 2:14 AM PST reply actions 4 recs
Great, Toyvo!
It’s one of the few things we on the other side of the world can do.
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
keep it positive
the message at the game should be totally positive. no bashing the maloofs. hopefully that doesn’t need to occur (unless we leave)
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