Maloofs Release Statement On Kings: Without Arena, NBA Will Approve Move In 2012
by Tom Ziller on May 2, 2011 9:09 AM PDT
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PrintThe Maloofs released a statement moments ago announcing, as has been reported, that the Kings will remain in Sacramento for the next season. In the statement the Maloofs thank the fans and Kings' employees, but include a pretty aggressive challenge to Mayor Kevin Johnson and the business community.
"If an arena plan cannot be finalized in a timely fashion, the NBA¹s relocation committee has assured Maloof Sports and Entertainment that it will support an application to move the franchise to another market starting in 2012-13," the statement reads.
That gives Sacramento less than one year to get something hammered out. The stay of execution is welcomed, even if the tone is a bit surprising in that it is a threat. The latest arena plan from the city, spearheaded by David Taylor and the ICON Group, is expected in late May. That's a feasibility study -- funding decisions will follow.
The full release is below the jump.
MALOOF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT STATEMENT
"Out of respect to Kings fans and the regional business community, we have decided to remain in Sacramento for the 2011-12 season. The fans’ spirit and energy, specifically our season ticket holders, has been remarkable and we are truly thankful for their loyalty. We also are greatly appreciative of the support from our corporate sponsors as well as other local businesses that have come forward in recent weeks.
Additionally, we would like to take this opportunity to send a heartfelt thank you to the loyal and hardworking team members within our organization. From the game night staff to the front office, coaches, and players, we are grateful for their professionalism and devotion.
During this process, Mayor Johnson has strongly indicated to both the community and the NBA that he is capable of getting the support to build a state-of-the-art entertainment and sports facility that the Sacramento Region and the tremendous Kings fans so rightly deserve. We look forward to seeing Mayor Johnson bring his vision to reality. However, if an arena plan cannot be finalized in a timely fashion, the NBA¹s relocation committee has assured Maloof Sports and Entertainment that it will support an application to move the franchise to another market starting in 2012-13."
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Are you out of your mind?
So lets say taxpayers fund a $300 million dollar arena being built, who’s to say the Kings won’t pull this same bullshit in 3-4 years down the road and say “we need an even NEWER arena with taxpayer dollars or we are leaving!”
Don’t be some moron that keeps paying for some hot chick that is happy to leave you in 2 seconds if you stop paying her bills for her…
by ap3604 on May 2, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not down with nba teams constantly trying to extort taxpayers out of hundreds of millions of dollars with threats of relocation
If you are so be it…
by ap3604 on May 2, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I get where you are coming from
but first note where you are and secondly if you want to actually talk about it why go scare tactic with the nonsense up above when you know full well (or at least should know full well) that they’d have to sign a long term lease at that point
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
Looks like the sacbee commenters
have found STR.
by kingsfaninthebay on May 2, 2011 9:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 12 recs
Go back to the Sacbee and comment there.
You will get called for stupid out for your ignorance here and I doubt you will like it much.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
by MustangMBS on May 2, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what the ban hammer is for.
Leave it up to the editors of this site to deal with them, though it is fun if you kind of bash them in the comment threads.
"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 since 1984.
You show me where hundreds of millions have been asked for
and I won’t think you’re an idiot. You are banned from the Arena and now have to pay extra taxes to make up for the losses from the revenue stream that would have been necessary if thre Kings had left. Yes, just you, you are that good at making idiotic statements .
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by ElRonToro on May 2, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Am I shocked?
On the Mavs blog…
Tiny by ap3604 on Apr 8, 2010 5:44 PM PDT
Even though I live in L.A. and was raised a Laker fan…
… I hope the Mavericks win the title. If for no other reason than Mark Cuban.
So many rich Yuppies out there don’t have the passion that he has and Cuban just doesn’t get enough credit for it.
Every year he pay’s the Luxury Tax (out of his own, albiet deep, pockets) like clockwork
Every year he get’s in the face of David Stern and the “Refs” over bad officiating.
He’s the one owner I could relate too and actually care that he win’s championships. You can tell he really wants to win because he loves the game. All these other owners just have franchises as toy’s to boost their ego.
formerly known as iddu
by CapitanMericanu on May 2, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
AP3604
is just a faker fan, has nothing to do with any northern California, just a typical loser who thinks he is watching out for ‘tax payers’ by posting on various blog sites around SB Nation…what a hero.
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by CapitanMericanu on May 2, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I would imagine
That with a new building we would get the team to sign a lengthy lease agreement with penalties for moving out of town…
by misterbrister on May 2, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah and how long? 5 year lease?
Sometimes you’ve just gotta stand up for yourself instead of paying other peoples bills…
by ap3604 on May 2, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
generally they are around 30 years
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
LMAO
yup five year lease. You’ve really been reading up on this stuff
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by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
5 total comments from you
and my farts sounded smarter than all of them
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by ElRonToro on May 2, 2011 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
First of all
The taxpayers won’t be funding this arena as people like you will vote down any proposal. This will have to be done through a combination of hotel taxes, taxi taxes, rental car taxes, etc,
Second,, maybe you haven’t paid attention, but Sacramento is the only top twenty market without a major arena. This is not just for the Kings. It’s for concerts, shows, college sports, and all kinds of other events.
Third, part of the funding would need to be a long term lease with the Kings. So your theory doesn’t hold water.
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Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
by SavageBeast on May 2, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Exactly
And they aren’t the only ones. There are a lot of events that would come and bring tourist dollars to Sac if there was a quality venue. A lot of bands don’t want to play in Arco/PBP either.
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Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
Your post will likely get ignored since it makes too much sense
But of course you are dead on SB. This is the issue that needs to be hit upon over and over again.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
well I personally doubt it will be done just through those types of taxes and there will actually be some difficult decisions to be made
but not really there yet and don’t care to argue about it today
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
No just
But that will be the extent of taxpayer funding. There also has to be private developer money, a long term lease from the Kings, and other creative type funding. I travel roughly two weeks of every month and in every city I sat, there are major car rental taxes and hotel taxes. This will take some work, but it can be done.
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Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
And they are trying to spread it outside of just Sac
The whole region wide initiative creates a larger base of fees to draw on. So, that makes it more viable and feasible. Just Sac alone is not enough.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Let's just say I would be stunned if there was enough private money to fill that gap
but pleasantly stunned. It’s a very big paper hole as of right now.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
The issue is the return on investment
The private money is there, but the Maloofs don’t want to share profit. They want to have others spend the money to build it and then they get to own it and keep the profits.
They don’t have the money so they are in a weak position to leverage the team. Sac just put itself in a great position to leverage the issues, but I still expect the Maloof to sabotage the deal cause they will want more than they are due.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
They are working with great leverage
if they don’t get what they want, they can leave
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
The Kings owned Arco I and Arco II because they built them
I don’t think the Kings will own the new arena.
by Kfan in Korea on May 2, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll just say this
If it comes to a taxation vote next year, the arena will not get built. That’s always been the biggest issue. And don’t think Anaheim won’t return the favor and start petitions up here.
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Have to agree. I think the emphasis on regional is because of that.
I would submit that the analytical work on the feasibility study is done and that the region as a whole can generate enough fee revenue. I am pretty sure that this is how this has to work.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Yep. I agree.
You add a small hotel and rental car tax and it can generate a lot of money over 30 years. But it has to be regional.
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or a fee on every ticket sold for every event at the arena until it is paid off. let the people who use it pay for it.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
that doesn't prevent bonds in the slightest though
need private money, no way around it. And hundreds of millions of it.
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by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
of course not.
i was just saying another financing mechanism.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
I don't want to be a dick but
unless you think they’d wait 15 to 30 years, bonds are going to have to be issued
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
that is unless someone wants to pay $300 million plus up front this year
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
No worries
I think this is a reasonable debate. Bonds are the ideal way to do it. But as we saw in Anaheim, it’s not that hard to force a vote on Bonds. The reason bonds are great is because they are a secure investment and have a fairly low interest rate for the issuer. But there is another way. That is to have a private investor who stands to make a nice return. Typically this would be a developer involved in the bigger deal. I think there is a reason KJ has been taking to deep pockets investors, and it’s not just about buying the Kings. There are a lot of pieces that need to come together here. But in the current California economy anything involving a vote will be very tough to push through.
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by SavageBeast on May 2, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
[Chargers, A's, and 49er fans nodding in agreement]
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by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
KJ is very tight with developers
Something I was a bit uncomfortable with until now.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Even though the voices aren't real, they have some pretty good ideas!
by LeaguePassAddict on May 2, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
you have absolutely no right to call anyone a moron
posting bullshit like this
go back to the sacbee boards, R.E.
Yes, Norway
It’s a poster for a new faux-documentary about, well, a “Troll Hunter”. LPA’s is better, and I wish I woulda seen it before posting this.
Khtk will probably carry KJs press conference at 11:00
Maloof sports has announced they are staying…official statement out (per khtk)
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They sound overjoyed...
I hope Burkle finds a way to buy this team from these punk ass bitches.
by RemoGaggi on May 2, 2011 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Seriously.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
I want ownership I can root for again
watching that news 10 interview with Joe was like watching an interview of OJ after ‘the trial’
Where's my pie
by TheFifthMookie on May 2, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Have to agree about the tone...
Not exactly the way I’d come out of the gate trying to sell a hundred thousand tickets.
true
i’m just happy they’re being honest and actually saying something instead of keeping Sacramento in the dark
put me in, Coach
Let us celebrate for one night.
We can think about all of this building stuff tomorrow. Today, tonight, HERE WE STAY!!!!!
by Travis Mays Hayes on May 2, 2011 9:14 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Thanks for reminding us that the guillotine is still ready guys
Dickholes.
Go for it all. You're a great champion.
by Muff209 on May 2, 2011 9:14 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Okay then, douchenozzles...
Keep out of the way, keep your sorry asses down in Las Vegas, and let us get the ESC deal done.
Don’t try to help – your help is not necessary.
Don’t try to lead – your “leadership” is what has gotten us here in the first place.
Don’t try to offer money – you ain’t got any.
Your place is elsewhere. This day is for us.
In summation, Joe and Gavin – kindly fuck off.
Here We Stay. Here We Build. Not for you, but for us.
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by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 25 recs
It will be on OUR terms, because this complex is about Sacramento.
Not you, and not the Kings. This is for US.
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by andy sims on May 2, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
"We look forward to seeing Mayor Johnson bring his vision to reality."
Shouldn’t this that say “we look forward to working with Mayor Johnson to bring this vision to reality”? Kind of an indicator of their level of commitment to get this done. I hope I’m wrong.
by sacnativekingsfan on May 2, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Quite frankly
I like it better without them involved on the nuts and bolts side.
I don’t think they have a great deal of leverage at this point – if KJ and Co. come up with a feasible plan with a fair investment from the Maloofs, they are going to have trouble getting a move approved by the BOG down the road.
Burklemaniac
I agree with you on the need to keep them out of the loop on the nuts and bolts decisions
Its just the overall tone of their willingness to be a supportive player in the process that I was questioning. The arena planners should definitely focus on promoting the ESC as a regional asset and not a building that will be dominated by the Maloofs.
by sacnativekingsfan on May 2, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
That's the only way it'll get done.
If it’s seen as a “playhouse for the Maloofs”, then we’re sunk.
"You take one step out that door and somebody’s gonna get fucked real bad" ... Elfboy
by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
What do they have to offer anyway?
$$$? I doubt it. Only demands and extras. Forget about those assholes for a moment, this is our hour. Let´s rip em tomorrow.
These guys are going to act like jackasses until the bitter end
Burklemaniac
by otis29 on May 2, 2011 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
They can't block us...we will build the arena in spite your roadblocks and lack of support
Get the hell out of the way and no more carls commercials
by SacKingsfanforever on May 2, 2011 9:16 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Ya and everyone is going to hate these guys x1000
Showing up to games is not going to happen unless the team wins. Please sell to Burkle so we can be happy.
Wow
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that they continue to suck at PR.
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At some point
I think they have to give an indication that they want to stay in Sacramento, even if we build a new ESC. At this point, it feels like they want anything but that to happen.
Burklemaniac
I don't care for them one lick
We just need to get this arena built, without them if we have to, and the team will stay whether they want to or not. At that point I look forward to belting out “WE WANT BURKLE!” chants at games.
The best part is,
They totally recognize that Anaheim isn’t their destination. It’s Kansas City next year.
Burklebomb Admirer since 2011
You think they've given up on Anaheim?
I’m not so sure, but that would be a huge step towards selling. If they don’t like ICON’s plan, and they know they can’t get their Anaheim deal, and they don’t think that KC or Louisville (or whoever) gives them enough of a deal to bail their asses out, why wouldn’t they sell? We can only hope that they recognize all of this early enough to sell to someone like Burkle that really wants to help get the arena done in Sac and keep the Kings there, instead of dragging everything out and fucking Sacramento in the process by not selling before it’s too late to get the arena moving along by next March.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on May 2, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Good luck ASSN.
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I can't believe they are actually going to stay
without selling the team. I am very interested to see what the reaction is when they show up to a game, if they show up to a game. KJ on the other hand, Hero for life.
by Travis Mays Hayes on May 2, 2011 9:17 AM PDT reply actions
Sam is talking to Gavin
who says they aren’t afraid to spend money and will likely spend a good portion of their cap space this summer.
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Why do I think they're going to try and spend the cap space on actual caps?
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by andy sims on May 2, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
Out of respect to Kings fans and the regional business community, we have decided to remain in Sacramento for the 2011-12 season.
horseshit.
by Caljin on May 2, 2011 9:18 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Yes, because you've been so respectful to us this entire time.
Just sell already.
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by andy sims on May 2, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Grant can come home from Las vegas or Anaheim.
Does anyone have the NBA press release
by SacKingsfanforever on May 2, 2011 9:20 AM PDT reply actions
They leave me all warm and fuzzy p;
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
Still worried
Does this mean they are going to try and roadblock every arena plan? Not like they didn’t doit to Q and R.
It's all Jim Les' fault
That's my guess
but hopefully the league keeps them under a microscope and would see through a sabotage attempt
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't see why they would
If Anaheim is off the table, KC would only be a better market because of the arena. If Sac has a brand new one, it is no contest. However, i could definitely see them playing hardball on the terms.
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Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
I didn't say it was for sure
But a lot of the quotes coming out have the NBA saying they are not sure three teams in SoCal is a good idea. That doesn’t change because a year passes.
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Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
And it doesn't change the Lakers' television contract either
I think the league just said “thanks, but no thanks” to Samueli.
Burklemaniac
I think it all depends on what concessions are made with the new CBA
which could turn out pretty good for us
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
But their leverage in keeping the team in Sac is gone next year
so I’m betting the Maloofs are going to bank on that, and try their best to keep us from achieving anything
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Their leverage in keeping them in Sac is gone unless we get an arena approved
But their leverage in keeping them out of SoCal is still just as strong. I suspect the NBA will be keeping a pretty close eye on this. Plus I think the Maloofs would rather stay in sac with a new arena then go to most other locations. Especially if SoCal does end up being off the table.
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Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
Yep, they are going to do their best to shoot this down. Expect it.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
That's quite some "renewed vigor and excitement"
Douchebags
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:23 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Hopefully we’ll never have to find out, but would they approve a move to Anaheim in 2012? The opposition from Buss and the skepticism about 3 teams in the same market wouldn’t suddenly change in 2012.
No
But the only thing that stopped it this time would be. And if Sac can’t get something done this year we deserve to lose the team. So let’s get something done. HERE WE BUILD!
I'm speechless.
but then again, I’m mute.
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Fuck you Landon Donovan, have fun losing in the World Cup asshole.
There are many people to thank for this but I think they definitely deserve some recognition.
by CrownedPotential on May 2, 2011 9:26 AM PDT reply actions 14 recs
Here We Build!!!
"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 since 1984.
Reminds me of...
that time Clay Bennett was gonna keep the Sonics in Seattle pending a new arena…
but for now we celebrate I guess.
Lots of differences between Seattle & Sacramento.
Laying the difference solely at Greg Nickels (Seattle’s mayor at the time) and KJ now is erroneous and far too simplistic for reality.
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Can someone start a lottery thread tomorrow?
Lets talk hoops
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by ElRonToro on May 2, 2011 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 22 recs
REEEEC'D
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Trade the pick and Casspi for Iguodala and #16
by LPKingsFan on May 2, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd do that in a millisecond
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
Why would they?
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by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I know we are all pissed at the Maloofs for being stubborn brats, and that we have a lot left to accomplish...
But I do want to say a few things…
1: I am fucking ecstatic that the team is staying.
2: Thank you to StR, Here We Stay, Carmichael Dave, KJ and everyone else who made this happen! This is your victory. You are the reason Sacramento is a special place.
"The Kings have nothing to lose but their games."
Jerry on the rise guys
saying Geoff Petrie and his wife are really happy with the news
put me in, Coach
by LaBradford on May 2, 2011 9:33 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
One more year (at least) of Jerry Reynolds and Gary Gerould
Yee-haw!
Burklemaniac
by otis29 on May 2, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I say for the sake of our sanity
we do not listen to Grants show today, at the risk of us burning that building down
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Jerry Reynolds taking with the Rise Guys
And it’s beautiful listening to him talking about the Kings in a light that doesn’t involve moving.
Petrie happy:
Petrie not happy:
It’s a subtle thing.
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by andy sims on May 2, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Does this now mean that Grant's Gut is full of shit?
"You take one step out that door and somebody’s gonna get fucked real bad" ... Elfboy
He's always said his gut thought they were staying
by HeuristicLineup on May 2, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
This last week he said his gut said they are filing
which doesn’t really mean they won’t stay…but ya
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
this thread shows the mastery of grant
say everything and you are always right!
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
Them talking to lawyers made most people feel they were filing
by HeuristicLineup on May 2, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just saying where the confusion was on that
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Ya, I guess what I'm saying is that you're allowed to change your mind as new information comes out
by HeuristicLineup on May 2, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Ya and I don't think he really "changed his mind"
he said they’ll stay, but also file. Those two can go together since everyone expected a no vote..
Hey! you’re making me rationalize Grant’s gut!!! I’m sending my rage to you through your screen!!!
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
No more so than his head.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen. And for a limited time, every third person who follows me on Twitter (andy_sims) gets a free ice cream cone.
Which I will eat.
Not to defend Peaches, but his gut could have told him they’d file and end up staying anyways. That’s kind of what my gut has been for a few days.
But you aren't a pompous a-hole, so it's different.
Far as I know, anyway.
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Blueprint
Alright, fellas, listen up. Here are the things you need to do, in no particular order:
-Eat some damn crow. Be humble. Don’t act like you just did us a favor. Acknowledge that the NBA pointed out problems in your plan.
-Spend. You need to spend money re-signing key players and brining in an impact free agent.
-Spend some more. You re-do Fan Appreciation Night. You invite everyone who attended the bastardized version of Fan Appreciation Night to a special event. You use this event to apologize for how you treated everyone. You put out a spread, you give away tons of prizes, you admit you were wrong. You say you aren’t broke? Then spend some cash and fix that mistake.
-Get involved. Be in the conversations for a new arena. You were willing to make share revenues from several key streams if you had gone to Anaheim. Remain willing to share.
-Do work. The person in charge of corporate sponsorships resigned after KJ showed how ineffective the Kings had been at soliciting sponsorships. Go out there, build relationships, build partnerships.
-Do more work. You need to re-establish a relationship with this community, and that means more than just asking for sponsorships. Get involved in some new local charities.
These steps are simply the beginning. You thought you worked hard as owners before? The real work is just beginning. You build this team into a winner once. Partner with Geoff, let him find players he wants, give this team a winner and I promise you’ll come out winners in the end. This city is loyal. You’ve spurned us, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t overcome it. But you’ll never win our hearts back if you continue to act like you did nothing wrong.
Do the right thing.
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by Exhibit G on May 2, 2011 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Oh how I wish even one of those things would happen
but…….
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
-Eat some damn crow. Be humble. Don’t act like you just did us a favor. Acknowledge that the NBA pointed out problems in your plan.
Judging by their statement above, this is over their heads.
Hence the need for this handy dandy blueprint
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You are 100% correct with the blueprint...
And, as of right now, I am 100% convinced that the Maloofs have no intention in following any of these steps. Their statement today was total BS, with the lone exception being the ultimatum. The biggest problem is that I do not believe they will engage in the arena talks in any meaningful way, and without a commitment from ownership, and arena will be awfully tough to do. I sincerely hope that I am wrong, but at this point, the boys have given me zero confidence that they will try to do the right thing…
"Granted, this is not a great situation, but when all you have is lemons, you add some vodka to dull the pain..."
If anything...
Maloof involvement in the ESC talks will be a net negative.
They have burned up so much goodwill up here, both in the political and the financial community, that nobody in their right mind is going to believe a word that they say.
I believe the safer course is to keep them as far away as possible from the negotiations, if for no other reason than to keep them from tanking the project with their typical Maloofian stupidity.
"You take one step out that door and somebody’s gonna get fucked real bad" ... Elfboy
by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
only way it would work is if they opened their books
and heck that might not really solve any answers, that could just show how bad the situation is for everyone but really the only way they aren’t radioactive in all of this
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
I would agree...
but, if as ExG said, if the Maloofs simply offered the same or similar concessions to Sacramento that they offered to Anaheim, that could/would be enough. If they aren’t willing to contribute anything significant to the process though, it will make the whole deal more difficult…
"Granted, this is not a great situation, but when all you have is lemons, you add some vodka to dull the pain..."
If people don't look at is as "Oh they took 1/3rd of luxury box revenue" but instead "oh they took somewhere around around 27 luxury boxes worth of revenue" that might work
but they’d also have to realize the city or some third party has to pay the maintence costs every single year and there would be no property tax revenue.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Simplified Blueprint:
-Sell the team
-Get the f*ck out of town.
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Bon appetit, boys!
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by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's a celebration! I'm not letting the brothers Grim get me down.
by athletics68 on May 2, 2011 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Dude on the left looks like a demon.
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by Aykis16 on May 2, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He just looks English to me
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BATBOY IS REAL AND HE IS IN A BAR!
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I knew a guy who could do that
scary
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by lietothegirls on May 2, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Via NBA.com
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/02/kings-staying.ap/index.html
Kings co-owner Joe Maloof told The Associated Press that the NBA club will remain in Sacramento for at least one more season to give Mayor Kevin Johnson a chance to follow through on his promise for a new arena.
“The mayor of Sacramento has told the NBA relocation committee that he will have a plan for a new arena within a year,‘’ Maloof said Monday. "If not, the team will be relocated to another city.’’
The team had been considering a move to Anaheim, Calif.
“I think it’s the fair thing to do,‘’ Maloof said. "We’ve always said we think Sacramento has the best NBA fans in the world. Their overwhelming show of support was incredible. But now they realize that we’re giving them another opportunity and we’re anxious to play basketball.’’
Last week, Sacramento’s corporate community handed NBA representatives deposits on more than $10 million in sponsorship pledges for the Kings to stay at least another year.
“We spent 13 years and millions of dollars to try to get an arena built,‘’ Maloof said. "We don’t have the answer. The mayor has the answers and we’re willing and able to listen. He’s got to have a plan. We never want to be untruthful to the fans of Sacramento. There is a sense of urgency, and that’s up to mayor Johnson and his political team.’’
The Maloofs explored relocation because of several failed efforts to build a new arena in Sacramento. A feasibility study for a new arena isn’t scheduled to be completed until the end of May, and there has always been a divide between Kings fans and the broader public on how to finance an arena.
Maloof said he appreciated the support and encouragement from Anaheim officials.
“I am sure that Anaheim will have a team some day,’’ he said.
My God....
Can they be any more pompous and arrogant? What a bunch of slimy brats.
"Giving them another opportunity"
WTF… I wish it were possible to donate dollars exclusively to an arena fund without supporting the Maloofs.
by misterbrister on May 2, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Excited
I feel like I spend more time revising a 15 word post on STR then they do on a PR release.
Thanks for the favor Joe and Gavin….
Congrats from a Blazer fan!
Woohoo!!!!
this is really great news and im really happy for you! i want to see the Kings stay in Sacto for a long time to come.
we need rivalries up and down the west coast! losing the Sonics was ridiculous and infuriating, as losing the Kings would have been.
some here have mentioned how tired they are of teams extorting multi-million dollar facilities out of communities and i wholeheartedly agree. it’s so hard for us in small markets.
but nevertheless, enjoy this! you guys are great fans.
I'd still honk once!
by bklynblazr on May 2, 2011 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Thanks!
You are correct that we need to keep rivalries up and down the coast. It feels like if the Kings move, they will have to rename the Western Conference to the Midwestern Conference for lack of actual teams on the West Coast.
I know we're gonna lose but I still think we're gonna win.
Yeah, thanks!
You and the fans up there are class acts. Even though we are going to kick your butts next year. Rise that Hot Hand!!
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Check out the guy with the white shirt. Looks like he’s having a nice little forearm workout…
by Anton on May 2, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Don't worry Chen
I don’t see it, his hand isn’t even close to mickey. That white shirt dude though? Totally jerkin it
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Was someone looking for you?
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"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.
"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.
sam_amick Sam Amick
When asked if Lakers behind-the-scenes dealings to block deal ruffled the family’s feathers, Gavin let 10 seconds pass before answering…
…that he’d rather focus on the Sacramento fans.
by 49er16 on May 2, 2011 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
To be fair...
…Gavin usually takes 10 or 15 seconds at the Bunny Ranch when the madam asks him if he would prefer blond, brunette or redhead.
"You take one step out that door and somebody’s gonna get fucked real bad" ... Elfboy
by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't you?
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nope Redhead FTW
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by Widowwolf on May 2, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Real or fake?
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Real only way
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by Widowwolf on May 2, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Uh huh!
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I heard redheads like to do it all night.
you know, play COD.
"Contraction, I didn't say anything about contraction. I'm talking about shrinking the league." - Lebron James
"We're talking about Kwame Brown, who cares?" - Stephen A. Smith
Fuck you Landon Donovan, have fun losing in the World Cup asshole.
It's all about the black hair.
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by pookeyguru on May 2, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'll hook up with the green chick from Star Trek...I don't care...
as long as a woman is hot, she’s hot.
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"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.
"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.
I assume you're speaking of the original Star Trek
She was hot. She could have been orange, and still would have been hot.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
I think he means the movie
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot about her
Damn, green girls are hot
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
I was talking 'bout both!
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"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.
"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.
You can't go wrong with either
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
I like black hair too.
The snow white look appeals to me.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
WAIT??
Are you telling me Gavin THOUGHT before he spoke??!?!!?!!
OOOH BOY!!! The changes they be a comin!!
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations
now build yourselves a new arena so this all doesn’t happen again. :)
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Heard you.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on May 2, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
he's actually really sucking up to KJ right now
said that he has no doubt that Johnson will get the arena done.
Quick question
what became of the Crandell report regarding a Nevada Investment Group wanting to finance a (stupidly oversized) 25,000 seat arena? Was that legit?
It became another Crandell casualty?
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
It's still up in the air.
They just announced it last week. Give it a little time.
I know we're gonna lose but I still think we're gonna win.
They were waiting for an announcement from the Kings first supposedly
How valid is the plan? No idea.
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
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by lietothegirls on May 2, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
For those interested
De Veres at approx 7pm for a celebritory beverage or three
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on May 2, 2011 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
god, i hate the Maloofs with every fiber of my being
If you dissect that bullshit statement, it shows no commitments to Sacramento whatsoever. The “thank you” is a forced afterthought.
I hope to god the NBA saves us from the sabotage these morons are surely going to inflict on our arena plans.
I’m thrilled we have the Kings next year but pray these idiots go broke in six months. I wouldn’t piss on them if they were on fire.
by Mechanical Shift on May 2, 2011 10:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This thread killed my phone. lol
"Contraction, I didn't say anything about contraction. I'm talking about shrinking the league." - Lebron James
"We're talking about Kwame Brown, who cares?" - Stephen A. Smith
Fuck you Landon Donovan, have fun losing in the World Cup asshole.
So will they spend on the team now
Or keep minimum payroll until they have their revenue stream they want. If that is the case and they stay in sac for the long hall with a new arena, does that mean we are going to stink until it is built. God I wish they would just sell.
It's all Jim Les' fault
They told Amick
That they were going to spend a good deal of their cap space this year. Gavin just said it today. Here’s hoping that wasn’t more smoke and mirrors.
I know we're gonna lose but I still think we're gonna win.
Or just flat out lies
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope they don't spend just for the sake of spending
Be smart with the money. Like using the cap space to acquire already signed veterans like Iguodala. I’m not a fan of many of the available free agents this summer, so I think we’ll use the cap space via trades.
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In Petrie we trust
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by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I think spending could help them no matter what
Part of the lack of real fan interest in SoCal was having a bad team. That’ also hurt them here. If they have a solid product it will be easier to get a deal wherever they end up. Especially if that’s here.
[THIS SPACE RENTED]
Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
What do we need iggy for though..I see as as 1 SF away from being a great team. We need a great SF for Omri to learn from
Tyreke > Beno
Thornton >Garcia
Great SF >Omri >Donte
Boogie >Whiteside
Dalembert> JT
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
With Iggy
I think our defense could be one of the best in the league
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
He'll being starting his 8th season
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
Also, with him being a 3rd option
He could focus even more of his energy defending the other team’s best wing
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
If Iggy came on board
I’ll have to put all my faith into Tyreke building his jumper into a deadly weapon. I think it’d be worth it since Iggy would improve the perimeter defense.
"You can have the knowledge that a tomato is a fruit, but it takes wisdom not to put it in a fruit salad." Jerry Reynolds
That's the same team that won 24 games
The “great” small forward is also going to have trouble taking shots away from Tyreke, Cousins and Thornton.
We need a great point guard.
"His D was a difference at the end."
Know of any available?
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by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah and Thornton was brand new, and now we have him as a starter, Tyreke was gone for a lot of the year with the PF(Even when he was playing), Cousins was a rookie, and we had Dbert.It has already been showing with good shooter (Thornton) this team plays better, with more time and practice it could be a really great team. Also let me remind you we didn’t get blown out a lot last year , and most of those games were winnable with a better shooter on the floor and less turnovers by cousins
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
They've made a start in building a team
Now they have to figure which of those pieces are long term and what holes they still have to fill. Some veteran leadership would help as would a true go-to star.
"His D was a difference at the end."
that's interesting...
IMO The Kings are a Danny Granger (type) and a coach away from being a playoff team.
I think kings are an 8th seed as constructed based off of the way they finished the year...
I think we are a veteran sf (granger, iggy) and a deeper bench from being a legit middle seed. OMG talking real kings talk. That just felt so good. Ned to change pants now…
It's all Jim Les' fault
You think the current roster is better than the Grizz?
[THIS SPACE RENTED]
Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
Yes.
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"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.
"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.
Hmm
I hope that is the case. As currently constructed, I don’t think they are.
[THIS SPACE RENTED]
Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
No.
Potentially, maybe.
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Breaking news: Mira Loma High wins National Science Bowl And noone cares because the kings are staying in Sacramento!
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by Widowwolf on May 2, 2011 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Congrats to Mira Loma
But they sure picked a busy news day to do it.
They always kick ass at the Science Bowl.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing."
-Jerry Reynolds
Speaking of area high schools, Amick name-dropped EGHS when talking to the Rise Guys.
Holla!
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing."
-Jerry Reynolds
It was on as late as this morning
I bought something an hour ago and it still worked.
Congratulations from a Warriors fan living in Sacramento
Great effort! Sacramento and its fans never gave up even when things looked bleak. Hopefully we can get that entertainment complex built downtown and keep the Kings where they belong.
by Pippen on May 2, 2011 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
SAmick coming on the rise guys next
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
Here We Raise
The Hot Hand
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by Widowwolf on May 2, 2011 10:24 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Here you go
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
The victim was a burger-loving casino owner who was burned.
caruso.ron: (whips off glasses) I guess he likes his chips, extra crispy.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
This.
Ron Burkle's To Do List, May 2011
Kill Osama Bin LadenBlock Kings relocation- Buy the Kings and build them an arena in Sacramento
- Finish basement
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on May 2, 2011 10:29 AM PDT reply actions 13 recs
I hear he has a large basement
That’s why it’s taking so long.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
Actually the basement will be under
the new arena. It’s going to have big screens and Foosball. And Joe and Gavin won’t be invited.
[THIS SPACE RENTED]
Burkle for President. KJ for VP.
by SavageBeast on May 2, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
For sure, that's why I'm glad he put us next on the list.
He’s never going to get that basement done.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on May 2, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
he's back on
it sounds like the Maloofs have started calling local businesses that contributed and thanking them personally
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
really interesting stuff from Sam
about how much of a bitch it is to pin down all the Burkle stuff. Lot of reliable people saying Maloofs were meeting with Burkle and a lot of reliable people saying no way it happened
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering
how he’s listening to KHTK on the iphone. I’ve never been able to figure that out for myself. What app is he using?
I know we're gonna lose but I still think we're gonna win.
Cinco de Mayo is Thursday
I have five displays to build and all I can think about is the Kings. I’m going to have to really bust my ass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
My wife and I have decided that when the Blazers play in Sacramento next year, a road trip is called for.
by raoulduke on May 2, 2011 10:43 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
We welcome you!
But you can’t cheer for the Blazers ;)
by Mechanical Shift on May 2, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Man, I tuned in to the news ten with Joe
at the very last second. All I heard was “just imagine if you were a Maloof, what would you do”
Was there anything else of importance?
Well Joe
I’d grab myself by those frosted hair tips and throw myself right off a bridge
by Mechanical Shift on May 2, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh -
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on May 2, 2011 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
As of right now, yes
Maloof Sports & Entertainment has some work to do if they want to retain me as a season ticket holder. That said, I will, at the very least, purchase about a half-dozen individual games.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
Awwww Yeah!!
Definitely going to make sure to go to Sacramento for my first KINGS game next season
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Its going to be absolutely insane
Bank on it
by Mechanical Shift on May 2, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
The chants must be there!!
Sacramento Chants
Here We build!!
by HeuristicLineup on May 2, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
My girlfriend already have our customized Jerseys
“Here We Stayed” #11
by Mechanical Shift on May 2, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Just so there's no confusion joe
You and your dumbfuck family can go fuck yourselves.
by lchristmas on May 2, 2011 11:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 10 recs
Talk about irony
The team we all loathe the most because they beat us that one year, has been our greatest ally in keeping the Kings here.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
We allied with the Soviet Union to defeat the Nazis
Then when the job was done we turned around and hated them again.
Hate will ensue again, tomorrow.
As for today though, the (Redacted) are just alright with me.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
AWWWWWW YEAAAAAAAH
step 1: celebrate kings staying in town
step 2: burkle
step 3: build arena
step 4: profit???
Where's my pie
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I'm hearing rumors...
That KJ, Ron Burkle, and the David Taylor/ Icon group were apart of the special forces that brought down Osama Bin Laden! Why u may ask… Cus they get shit done! One more year boys… Lets make it happen! 2 out of the 3 missions are accomplished.. Kill Osama, Kill Anaheim!, next is Kill Arco and build it better, stronger, and faster then before!
by Sincere P. on May 2, 2011 11:02 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Interesting quote
“We need to see how it is going to be financed and quite frankly, we are not going into this with a big checkbook,” Maloof said. “Is it even right to ask people to pay for it?”
That last sentence is very interesting
/still trying to figure out his point
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
it's cover that's what
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Elaborate, please.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
not that sentence specifically, just the whole thing
Simple, look we aren’t going to throw up a big checkbook for this, it ain’t worth it to us in the long run to give up all our revenue streams to get this thing done and pay for it all. And since that is not a nice way of putting it, I am going to frame it as something that would be unreasonable to ask people for because I know I got a deal already pretty much in place elsewhere that in the end I think I’ll like more.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
that's a fair question...
but at the same time… if you’re in this situation you shouldn’t own a professional sports franchise.
I'm waiting for the next quote
“Oh and we want all of the profits too”
Seriously fuck them to all hell. They “say” they finally want to get involved with an arena but don’t want to bring anything to the table? They are already trying to plan their escape those fucking weasels.
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
There is a whole fanshot about their comments.
I’ll say it again here.
This all boils down to interpretation.
I could read this as “We need alternative financing because right now there is very little money available for the new ESC. It probably wouldn’t be smart/fair to ask for local taxpayers to pay for it.”
It could also read:
“We, The Maloofs are not opening up our checkbook to fund this”
The truth is we don’t know. Maybe they’ll clarify.
Put away the Chainsawmurderbloodspillred Colored glasses
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The Kings players tweets are awesome
Donte etc… they love it…
We need Black alternate jerseys next year
And slogan should be “Back in Black”
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by Aykis16 on May 2, 2011 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Love the Black!
Here we Black?
by Sincere P. on May 2, 2011 11:08 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That's awesome.
"Contraction, I didn't say anything about contraction. I'm talking about shrinking the league." - Lebron James
"We're talking about Kwame Brown, who cares?" - Stephen A. Smith
Fuck you Landon Donovan, have fun losing in the World Cup asshole.
I've rec'd this.
How do we make this happen? It’s way the hell better than “Here We Rise.” If I was in the marketing department I’d move on this.
Too bad they seem to refuse to ever even acknowledge those jerseys ever existed
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
4 Grant-II Wanted Superior Horse Trainer!
The terms and conditions of leasing to a long term credit tenant is actually easy IF: i) if they have competition for site or scope of area. ii) if the population draw, area is xceptionally high. iii) if they are protected by limited or no undo personal guarantee(s)
Two key elements surface: a) if said tenant has no competition bidding for new arena deal & b) tenant knows O C / Duck owner is still in play…you can imagine negotiating
a standard deal in Sac will be tough. Duck owner has upper hand lowering default
Requirements – He wants a default for potential control. Will NBA confirm OC is off the table for good. If, KJ finds the right person to negotiate it will work but it will take slamming other doors and nailing them tightly shut in tenants face. this tenant has made every non-choice or future decision on the upcoming 2011-2012 NBA strike over past few years. Their temperament if no potential strike would be to challenge the NBA. e.g., perfect timing to float & yet write off another year. Trust me on one thing: they are obsessed (as a family unit) to win a ring for pop’s, and a bowel full of
cash money too. These boys are race horses-bred to race with tunnel vision. Fan just
politely took blinders off temporally but looming conditions temporally won out. They must be hand shown the way by KJ or they will bolt dead ahead.
Poison monkey stepping it up on this big day
Interesting takes
by lchristmas on May 2, 2011 11:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Can we start a side-thread restricted to posts only by Poison Monkey and CowboyRon?
I think the level of WIN on that thread would be epic.
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by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
KJ with a chest bump!!!
We need a .gif!
by HeuristicLineup on May 2, 2011 11:10 AM PDT reply actions
Cabaldon is as bright as they get.
I interviewed him a couple of times, and he has the facts at his fingertips, regardless of subject.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen. And for a limited time, every third person who follows me on Twitter (andy_sims) gets a free ice cream cone.
Which I will eat.
Blake Ellington was up on the podium repping Here We Stay
Well done Blake!
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by Aykis16 on May 2, 2011 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh FUCK.
I wanted to see that, but I’m at work and got pulled away. Oh well. Do they post up the vids later?
It was a quick thank you speech.
Standard stuff. What was interesting is that KJ pulled him aside and spoke in his ear afterwards. If there was any doubt about KJ’s words that he wanted to involve all the various groups that formed in the arena process, I think we can put that all to rest. This is going to be something we’re all involved in.
He was talking to KJ for a few mins after too
I hope KJ keeps the local troops involved in this process.
I think they need us, and we need them.
Sooo Funny
David Bienick
Joe #Maloof says his family has always tried to be “classy” in its dealings with the city, but says they were the targets of “cheap shots.”
David Bienick
Joe #Maloof declines to give an example of a “cheap shot.”
by chenp22 on May 2, 2011 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
keep it up, dumbass
every time you think they couldn’t be any dumber, they go and TOTALLY (dont) REDEEM THEMSELVES!
Just amazing. They never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
They were targets of a few cheap shots
but you know what? When you deal so heavy handed, you are not transparent, everyone knows Harrahs is gunning for a takeover of your other big business, and there are good reasons to believe you are hurting, and you are borrowing money left and right, guess what? People are going to assume you are broke and they are going to treat you accordingly.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
what cheap shots?
they appeared broke?
they might not pay sacramento back?
they lied to us?
they are complete tools?
all of these can easily be proven with science
In the words of standup comic Colin Quinn in 'Long Story Short',
Don’t judge us on what we do, but judge us on what we tell you we’re thinking while we do the other thing.
This.
by elfboy_ on May 2, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here's an example of a cheap shot Joe.
You made a child cry, and you’re crying about a cheap shot?
This.
by elfboy_ on May 2, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 13 recs
Watch the Joe interview on news10
is simply unbelievable, I´m just speechless. You have to see that but make sure there´s something to throw up in nearby
>.http://www.news10.net/news/local/article/136026/428/Sacramento-Kings-to-stay-put
A couple of things were obvious from that interview
First, our voices were heard, loud and clear…and they will continue to be heard by the Maloofs. The pressure brought from Here We Stay and Here We Build was heard all the way back to New York.
Second, the Maloof’s aren’t going to be honest ever about how this thing went down. This has been in the works for sometime (Youngman said in his column today as far back as 2005 he was hearing rumblings about the Kings and Anaheim. They are staying because they have been made to stay. He said “they have spent a lot of money” over the years trying to get an arena deal done…maybe, but they have made much more due to the fan’s support of mostly crappy teams.
They aren’t “glad to be home” as he said…they will all have to sell their condos in Newport Beach now!
to be fair to joe
its hard to provide rational, coherent thoughts when you look like you’ve been living on vodka and cocaine for months
jesus, joe, grab a sandwich, we want you to fuck off, not fuck off & die
the “substance” of that interview is just incredible. if he really thinks that this support was for THEM he is stupider than I thought*
- I think I’ve typed variations of that thought about 100 times
Wrong Joe. We fans don't understand. We would not do that in your shoes.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
LMAO.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
I think we were supposed to unleash our Black alternates this year.
I think they should like this.
[IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/2ahfotk.png[/IMG]
We had black shooting shirts n no other team had an alternate short sleeve shooting shirt so thats wierd
[IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/2ahfotk.png[/IMG]
Macamento
I like. Bad ass. Would love to get the long sleeve shooting shirt that says “Sacramento Basketball” but have only seen the short sleeve….
by VirginiaKingsFan on May 2, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This is what I photoshopped last year...
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by Aykis16 on May 2, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Looks awesome, Aykis
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
Now that I'm better at photoshop than I was back then
Here’s the version I really wanted to create:
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by Aykis16 on May 2, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I personally like the all black better, but that still looks dang good, IMO.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
by kwill on May 2, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I may be in the minority
but my favorite uni is the baby blue throw-back… I’d love it if those were brought back in matte… not the satin look…
by mavisdory on May 2, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
For One night only... OC Randy Youngman Rainbow...
Were still Hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Remember I don't give a flying fuck!
Funny thing is
This looks very similar to the black replica versions they had at the team store this year.
Never forget, I'm an idiot.
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Like a good neighbor Here We Stay is there with
1) A suicide Mickey;
2) Another year of Kings basketball;
3) A new arena.
We just got No. 2, somebody help me out with No. 1 and we’re all gonna have to chip in with No. 3!
by Robwsd on May 2, 2011 11:45 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
YAY from a Blazer fan!!!! I'm happy and relieved for you guys. I hope this turns out to be permanent and not just a one year reprieve.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
by annthefan on May 2, 2011 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It has been a strange and exciting 24 hours. Let me see if I get this straight:
A predator drone located and killed OBL
Droll predators did not relocate nor kill Sacramento Kings basketball
by betweentheeyes on May 2, 2011 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
SEALs, not Predator Drone
But I like the sentiment nonetheless.
Never forget, I'm an idiot.
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With Apache attack helicopter support out of Afghanistan
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
And hotties with machine gun jublies...
Remember I don't give a flying fuck!
by kromeace on May 2, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Where did that drone story come from?
I’ve been seeing reports of that too, but people say they are not true
If the Kings leave, We all lose
by prowseinthehouse on May 2, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That's where it came from
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
It was speculation before the actual announcement from the President.
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Not sure where it came from, but there were reports of a drone.
There were multiple sources cited without naming them. The only thing I could find was the below without digging too much.
The New York Post and CNN claim to have additional information, stating that the 9/11 mastermind was killed by an unmanned drone in Pakistan last week.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
The President's and a terrorists last name together, do not make a good combination.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
I was going to say
Wow someone else has Fox 40 but I remember this is a sactown site haha
Lakers Fan, but supports Here We Stay
The Sacramento Bee made the same mistake in a front page article this morning.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing."
-Jerry Reynolds
What every local reporter must have been saying to themselves last night
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Sorry I am photo happy today and keep finding funny ones
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on May 2, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 12 recs
Instarec for the four-panel
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by SierraSpartan on May 2, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The Real Story (okay maybe substitute "real" with "Taiwanese animated news outlet" version)
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
Blazers fan here.
I’d just like to congratulate you guys and the Burkle/KJohnson/Everybody else involved in forcing the Maloofs to fold and stay for at least one more year! I hope you guys can support an Arena funding with minimal to no taxpayers dollars but first and foremost I hope that the Sacramento Kings stay in SACRAMENTO for the rest of the franchise’s days! Your teams future on the court looks bright as hell, and you cowtown fans deserve to see the likes of Reke, and DMC dominate the league in a few years. GO KINGS!
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by gtbassett on May 2, 2011 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Thanks man.
Blazers fans have been pretty awesome man.
Here We Stay, Beat L.A.!!
I hope you guys can get past that first round roadblock and Oden and Roy get super-healthy. If you guys can do that, then you’ll be contending for championships in no time.
Blazer and Kings fans > L.A.
"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 since 1984.
Team store sale over
The girl was telling me they always have a sale at the end of the season to make room for new jerseys lol
by Da-King on May 2, 2011 1:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Conference Call with David Stern right now
You can listen on news10.net or on KHTK if you want to hear Don Geronimo talk over him to make jokes.
I turned him off
What an idiot move to speak over the interview.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
Maybe I need to get the newer model
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup (Nov. 18, 2010 Sac Bee)
dear lord it's painful
it’s like tryin to watch the news with a little kid kicking and screaming about how they want to watch sponge bob
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
I just got back from Stockholm -
S’up?
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on May 2, 2011 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Love it!!
Streets of London tonight. Come out!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Oh, How was it?
> Osama is killed by an unnamed ninja.
> Kings are staying and are trading for Danny Granger and/or Josh Smith in the offseason.
> Saucy Youngfellow admitted defeat.
> Burkle is buying the Kings for $300 million! Woo!
Ok. I lied on the last part.
"Contraction, I didn't say anything about contraction. I'm talking about shrinking the league." - Lebron James
"We're talking about Kwame Brown, who cares?" - Stephen A. Smith
Fuck you Landon Donovan, have fun losing in the World Cup asshole.
I never saw the new GI Joe movie, because I knew it would ruin my childhood...
The same way Michael Bay has ruined everything I liked as a child.
Check out my comedy website, where you can access video clips of my stand-up @ www.danielhumbarger.com
"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.
"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.
Stern says “We’re going to provide whatever support we can” to #sackings. Will make recommendations for hirings.
Ok Ok how about $300 million for a new arena and 1st pick in the Draft
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
We could seriously use the momentum of a lottery bump.
At the least it’ll get some more fans in the seats.
I'm pledging at least two games next year, season opener included. Book it!
If we can improve attendance by a few thousand (I know, its a long shot), the city leaders will really see the picture.
"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 since 1984.
I'm going to my first game ever next year.
I’ll finally be able to afford it and I’ll live close enough. Work obligations might prevent me from doing it often, but I want to catch a few at least, especially the StR nights and the Here We Stay/Build nights.
I'm glad to hear that, jveezy. You will have a great time, if the CBA gets worked out.
"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 since 1984.
Really!?!
Well, Mr. Stern, you could start by taking the team away from the Maloofs and selling to Burkle.
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"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.
"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.
by PhutureKings on May 2, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This.
"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 since 1984.
Wonder if
the Maloofs will even own the Kings a year from now?
Purveyor of Bull Plop
We Want Burkle!
"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 since 1984.
WTF...I cried for no reason at all..
Oh wait here I go again..tears of JOY!
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.
Hey Gavin X, what do you think of that, huh? Oh yeah, he's a Maloof.
"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 since 1984.
Your eyes will never 'bet' the same
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
Joe's voice is making my ears bleed
YEAAAHHHH… WE LOVE IT!
I DIDN’T KNOW! YOU WANT ME TO TAKE A LIE DETECTOR TEST!?
by LightningStrike5 on May 2, 2011 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
WOW
FIRST THE GOOD NEWS THEN.. THEY HAVE TO BUM US OUT SAYING….However, if an arena plan cannot be finalized in a timely fashion, the NBA¹s relocation committee has assured Maloof Sports and Entertainment that it will support an application to move the franchise to another market starting in 2012-13."
^^^^ I know - you think they could have held off at least 1 day on that statement?
and I still hate that they act like this was their “choice” on the matter…
You know, there is a reply button. No need for "^^^^"
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
Blazers fan here (obviously from the avatar, right?)
I’ve been rooting for y’all to keep your team, and now you guys have at least one more year. I hope that your politicians can pull their collective heads out of their collective sphincters and get a new arena deal done.
The NBA does not need Kingsgate to go along with Sonicsgate, amiright?
Blazers win!
by The X-man on May 2, 2011 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
TZ, Section, Aykis.
The StR nights have been a great success over these past years, and the Here We Stay nights were awesome. I was just wondering if you guys could get a few more StR and Here We Stayed nights next season. Of course, don’t make one every week, though that would be great for those with financial problems.
"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 since 1984.
What a freakin' awesome day
I’m swanning around with my Kings gear on – family and friends (and probably strangers too) think I’m on some hardcore drugs. Just high on life.
Now you Sacramentans do me proud and sell out that barn as often as possible next season. I’m coming over late 2012 – and there had better be a construction site where ’KJ’s Cowbell Coliseum’ will be.
by Crazy King Man from OZ on May 2, 2011 5:01 PM PDT reply actions
Congratulations on winning the first part of the battle
and hopefully you guys can get that new arena deal in the weeks and months ahead.
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