Here We Rally at Cesar Chavez Park Today!
by Aykis16 on May 10, 2011 5:34 AM PDT
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PrintToday from 5-8 PM, the city of Sacramento, in conjunction with the NBA and the Kings, will be holding a big rally in downtown Sacramento at Cesar Chavez Park. Former Sacramento Kings greats Doug Christie (aka the man who punched Rick Fox in the face and did some other things too) and Scot Pollard (aka the man of a million hairstyles) will be there, coach Paul Westphal will be there, along with several other special guests.
If that isn't enough for you to come out, just to boot, there will be a live performance by Sacramento's very own TESLA, followed by fireworks!
This will be the last Kings-related celebration in a while before we get back to work on winning this war and getting an arena built, so make sure you come out and be a part of it. Try to wear Purple or anything Kings related, and most importantly have fun. This event is for you guys, the fans, and you deserve it.
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Making a beeline for Sac right after work.
I mean, come on, Tesla!
Go for it all. You're a great champion.
by Muff209 on May 10, 2011 6:46 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Enjoy the celebration Sacramento. You've earned it.
Alas, I can’t get out of the Bay Area to celebrate with you all. But I’ll be ringin’ the cowbell in spririt and solidarity with all my Brothers and Sisters in Purple today. Congratulations to everyone and great work! Let the construction begin!
"...and if you don't like that, then you don't like self-serving spin and shameless Maloof ass-kissing!"
by ThunderChicken on May 10, 2011 6:58 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Damn Lil league game
Can’t make it :(
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on May 10, 2011 9:05 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
What position do you play?
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by section214 on May 10, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
Overbearing zealous waiting to cash it in dad.
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.....
by pookeyguru on May 10, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
lol
I am just waiting for the inevitable “I am a volunteer coach” line that makes us all feel horrible for laughing
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I am a LL manager.
And I’m skipping the game tonight to be there.
The world is not your Trade Machine.
-Ziller
@James_Ham
by jjham15 on May 10, 2011 9:46 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm shoving some work aside for tomorrow to be there as well.
Priorities.
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studied til 3 am
And am at school rt now taking math final 5 hours early so I can go
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on May 10, 2011 10:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What a coincidence!
I’m skipping your wedding to be there too!
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by Aykis16 on May 10, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Phew! I was worried you were going to be stuck up there standing by yourself
Now I don’t feel bad
by HeuristicLineup on May 10, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm skipping the rally to "console" HeuristicLineup's fiancee.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
by Juan Primo on May 10, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hasn't she had enough pain?
besides who says she is sad that he didn’t show?
My C is fuked up. Please feel free to add a c wherever you deem appropriate. Thanks.
There's a Luther Head joke here,
but I’m not going to be the one.
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Sounds like you missed a wide open shot
by HeuristicLineup on May 10, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
jj i am telling woodcreek you are not dedicated
have fun tonight
hey dipitydoo
"these arent writers, they’re fans. you want grammatic aestheticism? read the times." Rambler 80 in response to my request for use of spell check and grammar at Turf Show Times when writing an article, fanpost or fanshot.
by want2win on May 10, 2011 10:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol
Pookey has it right though :) Also my son loves the Kings as much as I do so on top of feeling bad for missing his game I’d also feel bad I left him behind. I can’t pull him because he’s their ace pitcher & today is a battle for first place. His team is really depending on him. I’m going to try to go straight there after though just hope it’s not too late.
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on May 10, 2011 12:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You're making the right choice
I hate when you do that.
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Just get a purple snow cone if they have them and then you are good to go.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
You are making the correct choice Benji
Family > Kings every time.
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 my son pitches really good it could end quick
I’m headed straight there after so if y’all see a 30 yr old man & a 9 year old kid in white sox gear that’s us :)
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on May 10, 2011 5:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I suppose
I can always pick up a prostitute after the party instead of after work like normal
Gentlemen... BEHOLD!!!
by Wrath of Kyle on May 10, 2011 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'll be there.
It had to meant to be, because I’m in a league tonight and it just happens to be a 9 PM game this week when on any given day it could be 6, 7, or 8, on the contrare…. But…it’s a 9’er..so I’ll be there! And ready for an inebriated softball game with the good folks from my church afterward.
Damn, wish I could be there!
On another note, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLY! 30 years old today.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
The Maloofs are going to be there?
How do you go to a rally to celebrate that you were forced into a decision to not stomp on the hearts of a city?
by #12Pick...who? on May 10, 2011 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
#herewechant
Sell to Bur-kle! (Clap clap clap clap clap)
Go for it all. You're a great champion.
by Muff209 on May 10, 2011 11:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
And if they didn't show
Everyone would say how they were cowards and should’ve come.
I’m not saying to like the Maloofs, but I think showing up is a better decision than not showing up.
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Dammed if you do, dammed if you dont.
I certainly don’t like the Maloofs actions the last 6 months, but I feel like its best to put that ill feeling aside at a rally celebrating the Kings in support of trying to get a new building.
Doesn’t mean I have to cheer for the Maloofs, go up to them, smile, and say thank you for keeping the team in Sac. In fact, I’d probably try to stay as far away as possible from them. I just wouldn’t want anything to happen to make the fans look silly from a bigger perspective. Stay classy Sacramento.
by chenp22 on May 10, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's my point
Most fans who attend the rally may not be in the loop as far as what has really happened over the last 6 months or so, and they’ll just be attending to celebrate the Kings. However, there may be knowledgeable fans who attend who may start chants or boo the Maloofs.
We’ve discussed on here how the Maloofs are emotional guys that make decisions based on those emotions. To quote Anchorman with advice to the Maloofs:
“Take it easy, Champ. Why don’t you stop talking for a while? Maybe sit the next couple plays out, know what I mean?”
by #12Pick...who? on May 10, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
We’ve discussed on here how the Maloofs are emotional guys that make decisions based on those emotions. To quote Anchorman with advice to the Maloofs:
Those discussions lead to bad assumptions which lead to a poor understanding of what’s been going on.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
True
Bad assumptions and poor understanding are hallmarks of a mob. Cowbells not pitchforks!
by #12Pick...who? on May 10, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
"A riot is an ugly thing...
and I think it’s just about time we had one!"
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by section214 on May 10, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Vee had better confeerm de fect dat Yunk Frankenshtein iss indeed VALLOWING EEN EES GANDFADDA'S VOOTSHTAPS."
“Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, footsteps, footsteps. "
by #12Pick...who? on May 10, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TO THE LUMBER YARD!!!!
"...and if you don't like that, then you don't like self-serving spin and shameless Maloof ass-kissing!"
by ThunderChicken on May 10, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
I think that it has been pretty well chronicled how I feel about MS&E at this point in time, but I would still welcome the Maloofs at any event like this, and I would refrain from vocalizing any negativity in their direction, as these events are neither the time or place for such actions.
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by section214 on May 10, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
oh my goodness!
They’s probably shoot a puppy and grab a litter of kittens, put them in a potato sack with a rock and through them over the Tower Bridge for a good laugh before they show up too.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
ug
*throw them
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I would have rec'd this...
but the ugly dude in the picture changed my mind.
BRING BACK THE ARCO THUNDER....STOMP!
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
Just stepped out to check out the park
The set up is crazy. If you can’tmake it, you don’t want to miss it.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Thanks, Mr. Berra
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by section214 on May 10, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL sorry, that was terrible
I meant something like “if you can make it, try to come out because you don’t want to miss it.”
Would you honor us with your presence Mr.214?
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Can't make it - family ties
But we should see about getting some of the gang together to watch a playoff game or something.
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Sounds like a plan
We’ll make it happen soon
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I won't be able to make it
Due to about a million things, including class, the 90 mile drive, and the fact that I “get” to dress up and sit through a several-hours-long banquet thing tonight because my sister’s getting some kind of award. On the plus side, Aaron Rodgers might be there (if he’s still in town..he was last week, cuz a friend of mine ran into him at La Salles) so that would be something. Still, I’d rather be able to go to the rally…someone be sure to take pictures/videos so the rest of us can live vicariously through you :)
"OMG that is a BOSS Zefron poster!"
"Hey, I love you." "Dude, shut up! That is awesomesauce!"
"I TOLD PIERCE A THOUSAND TIMES, I NEVER WANTED TO MEET LEVAR IN PERSON!! I JUST WANTED A PICTURE!! YOU CAN'T DISAPPOINT A PICTURE!!!"
"The last time I checked, we don't have a lot of songs that feature the cowbell!"
On my way
Anyone stoppin at a watering hole pre rally?
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on May 10, 2011 3:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Well... It was good, now it's the stupid real broadcast
by HeuristicLineup on May 10, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
At least its better than News10's feed.
"Keep a positive outlook, even when things are looking bleak. Remember, nothing is impossible."
Small-market crowds > Large-market crowds
David Stern and Associates - Bailing out the Lakers from 1984 to 2011.
Wpw what a fun night!
Pollard and Christie are such class acts… they walked through the entire crowd shaking hands and signing autographs.
I was 5 feet away from Joe Maloof and was shockingly able to restrain myself from a profanity laced tired. I will tell you though, he looked VERY uncomfortable when he was up on stage. Gavin looked genuinely like he was having fun though… either that or he’s a good salesman (lol).
Best part of the night? The crowd reaction when they showed Christie uppercutting Fox. Runner up? C Webb video!
by Mechanical Shift on May 10, 2011 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
I was only in the area early on
glad to hear though that Joe and Gavin went.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 10, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
what a night
I often compared Sac to that fat chick, who you knew would be hot is she lost weight, but she never would. But maybe the new generation is shaking the anti everything haters. It was a special night, and I was proud to be there
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on May 10, 2011 10:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Man what a fun night to be out there with fellow kings fans
I was proud to see the efforts of STR and social media campaigns be mentioned. Nice to see Ed and Jimmy Kimmel Aykis16 on stage. Way to go guys!
"For five decades (and counting), these fans have been blessed with West, Baylor, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Shaq and Kobe. Seven of the 15 best players ever. At some point, the gravy train will end. The Lakers will bottom out like the Knicks did last decade, submarined by bad moves, poor signings and unlucky drafts. Their fans will flee in droves. Jack will pass away. The buzz will be gone. That's how the NBA works -- in a 30-team league, you can't always get lucky, not even if you're a big-market team with deep pockets. I don't know if that day is three years off or 30, but it's coming." Bill Simmons
That rally was off the hook!
Such a great time…
So many great points: Especially when Webber’s video popped up! The place exploded. Another was when Kevin Johnson was offered to go represent us at the lottery. Another was Tesla’s music. It was just all really awesome.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 11, 2011 7:41 AM PDT reply actions
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