Adelmania is Over!!!

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:17 PM PDT in News Comment 59 comments

IN THE COMMENTS: Nominations for the next head coach of the Sacramento Kings...

The Rick Adelman era in Sacramento is over.
According to inside sources, Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie is expected to announce at a 3 p.m. news conference today that the coach who led them to eight consecutive playoff berths will not be back next season.

Associated Press...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Rick Adelman was fired as coach of the Sacramento Kings, an NBA official said Tuesday.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced, said Adelman will not receive a contract extension after leading the Kings to eight consecutive playoff appearances. Sacramento was eliminated from the playoffs on Friday by the San Antonio Spurs.

The Kings called a news conference for Tuesday, but wouldn't divulge the reason.

News10...

Sources with the Sacramento Kings organization have told News10's Bryan May that head coach Rick Adelman will not be with the club for a ninth season.

Kings management has scheduled a press conference for 3 p.m.. News10.net will carry the announcement live.

Update [2006-5-9 18:17:11 by TZ]: The news conference is live on News10.net. I spy Amick, Voisin, May, et al.

3:12p: Petrie says an extension wasn't feasible. Assistant coaches' contracts will not be renewed. They are gone.

3:14p: "He'll be fine."

3:15p: I refuse to understand why journalists insist on asking ridiculous questions. I am giving up on this press conference.

3:16p: Wow, this is f*cking crazy. Wow.

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Just checked 1140

And they have the Don and Mike show on - why isn't the Kings flagship station breaking in to cover this?

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

STAN VAN GUNDY

Stan Van Gundy is my top choice. I want to see if Van Gundy is available

by kingme18 on May 9, 2006 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let the nominations begin...

Petrie essentially said HELL NO to Marty Mac's Elston Turner question today. So he's out.

Terry Porter, anyone?

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Carlisle getting the axe in Indy?

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Unlikely

He and Bird love one another dearly.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn

Heard a rumor a month or two ago that he was on the hot seat.

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or...

Marc Iavaroni, who everyone thought for sure would get a job last season?

Mike Budenholzer, Pops' top assistant?

Garry St. Jean?

Vlade Divac?

Or is this the first step to my previous suggestion of naming Ron Artest the head coach?

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

shudders

From espn.com:

ESPN.com's Marc Stein, who earlier this season speculated on Don Nelson as a possible Adelson successor, reports that the Kings do not have to ask the Mavericks for permission to hire Nelson.
Nelson, who is currently an advisor to Dallas owner Mark Cuban, has a clause in his contract that makes him a coaching free agent at season's end. He earned $5 million this season; his salary will drop to $1 million next year.

If we end up with Nelson, I blame TZ.

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No!

I report, they decide.

I will set a car on fire (not my own) if Nelson is the new head coach.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like I said facetiously in my diary

The second most popular guy from Frenchlick Indiana...I am jumping in the car before TZ sets it on fire!!!

Russman

by ridnour8 on May 9, 2006 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No...

If it's JR, I will commit murder. MURDER.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Call CSI

It would be TZ, cause like I said I would lock myself in the car before you set it on fire...

Russman

by ridnour8 on May 9, 2006 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ridnour

are you being serious about this whole Jerry Reynolds thing. Please tell me youre joking

by evanmeagan on May 9, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If he's not..

I will need your help in burning down The Palms.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have...

...some of those Match Light charcoal briquets, if you need 'em.

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

JR

I'm just kidding....I hope.

Russman

by ridnour8 on May 9, 2006 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wowowo!

Anyone listening to 1140? During a commercial, it sounded like a mic was open in the studio, and I could swear I heard J-Ross mention the name:

PJ CARLESIMO.

Good god, I hadn't even thought of that...please tell me the Maloofs haven't gone COMPLETELY INSANE.

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If we hire PJ Carlesimo

I will not watch the Kings/NBA until he is fired. Mark my words.

by evanmeagan on May 9, 2006 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright, we need a punishment list...

Don Nelson: A car is set on fire.

Jerry Reynolds: The Palms is set on fire.

PJ Carlesimo: PJ Carlesimo is set on fire.

I'll do it.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

(laughing uncontrollably)

I am so glad SactownRoyalty is here...otherwise I wouldnt be laughing at such a dismal time, whether or not it had to happen it is still another off season in disarray, nothing set in stone, nothing concrete to build on (yet) Bonzi was pretty much assurred of a starting spot with RA (barring an injury) and Kmart coming off the bench Now Bonzi is probably as good as gone (hope its not to one of the LA teams as a SF)
Whoever it is it needs to happen fast, the NBA draft, summer league, free agent signings, etc is on the horizon ...the sooner the better.

Russman

by ridnour8 on May 9, 2006 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlesimo

What could Ron Artest do to PJ Carlesimo to top Spreewell, should PJ become the next coach of the Kings?

Bitch slap after each timeout, while singing "Whoop That Trick" from Hustle and Flow.
Pregame and half time superwedgies, where PJ is hung from the rim by his underpants.
Waterboarding.
Make PJ wear a miniskirt on the sidelines and dance with the cheerleaders while Ron draws up plays during timeouts.
Naked man pyramid.
Like the gatorade celebration in football, PJ will get blue swirlies after every loss and regular swirlies after every win.

by Carl on May 9, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Merci mon ami

What could Ron Artest do to PJ Carlesimo to top Spreewell, should PJ become the next coach of the Kings?

* Bitch slap after each timeout, while singing "Whoop That Trick" from Hustle and Flow.

Carl, you have finally given me a reason to support PJ as coach. Thank you good sir.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Grant Napear is a dinkus

I know...no duh.

Grant: College coaches make horrible professional coaches.
Caller: But you said you'd love to see PJ Carlesimo as coach...wasn't he a college coach?
Grant: I don't count him as a college coach, since that was so long ago.

What a maroon!

by otis29 on May 9, 2006 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

More proof

...that all is OK in the world: a caller is fairly correcting Grant Napear.

I actually wanted to hear what Grant had to say on my short carride this afternoon. Unfortunately, I got to listen to PRESEASON MONARCHS BASKETBALL. Fun!

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's my picks...

Stan Van Gundy would be my number one choice.

Terry Porter, #2.

After that... Ron Artest. And I'm serious. 100% serious.

If it's Don Nelson?

I will light Arco on fire.

by bballblog on May 9, 2006 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Aah!

We've turn into a clan of pyros.

I can't wait until we win a championship.

by Ziller on May 9, 2006 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly, all punishments need to be to burn down

Arco. Then they have to build a new arena whether they like it or not. ha.

by evanmeagan on May 9, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are too funny....

Absolutely moronic to hear "college coaches can't be NBA coaches"....yeah, right; & Larry Brown was never a college coach.

Terry Porter seems like the most-likely 1st pick, but i nominate a dark-horse candidate(yep, you betcha, a College coach)...

coach Thomason of the University of Pacific, where the dudes play tough 'd' & rebound like muthas. He & RonRon would be on the same page, & RonRon could be an assistant coach on the floor to enforce the new line, kinda like Sam Cassell does for the Clipjoint.

by Rhondda Nunes on May 9, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Terry Porter

Why would Terry Porter come to Sacramento when he is leading the prospective ownership group to purchase the Blazers?

Russman

by ridnour8 on May 9, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

& ridnour8 you're absolutely right.....

Why indeed would Terry Porter come to Sacramento when he's leading a prospective ownership group to purchase the Blazers....

Perhaps KHTK "trotting" out his name has to do with:

1)Uhm, they're not as in the know as they think they are....or.....

2)they're arrogant enough to not take "prospect possibilities in Portland" seriously....

What do you guys think?

by Rhondda Nunes on May 10, 2006 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey

If you guys don't want Adelman and CWebb- we'll take 'em back!

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/story/2006/5/10/13932/0820

by Atma Brother ONE on May 9, 2006 10:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

CarlesiNOOOOOO!

Hi guys...my virgin post. pop

Coach Carl? Sounds like a moron from a Disney movie. Is it? Coach P.J.? Mmmmm...jammies better be fire resistant. How about: Coach couldn't keep a job as a head coach so he became the most annoying color announcer in history and now thinks he has a Playoff record because he works under Pop? There we go.

Seriously. I can't even believe Grant said he liked this guy today. Can you EVEN imagine all of the "well this is how WE did it in San Antonio" bull we would have to endure?

I'm wearing black for the next week.

by pyro on May 10, 2006 2:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome to the club, pyro

I'm not that sad about Adelman leaving - I was begging for him to get fired in December and January. But I'm just heavily worried about the next coach. The talks of Jabba and PJ aren't helping.

by Ziller on May 10, 2006 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks TZ!

Where is the bar?

by pyro on May 12, 2006 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well..

We're actually not classy enough for a bar. So we just have bottles sitting around. Enjoy!

by Ziller on May 12, 2006 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will never have to worry...

about why Rick didn't play more reserves again. I am not saying that another coach won't do the same thing, but how many more 10 man roataions during the season to get to the playoffs, then 7 man rotations to get eliminated from the playoffs could we take before WE set OURSELVES on fire. I am glad to see him go. We will never know the potential of our teams in years past, but there had to have been at least a trip to the finals in the last 8 years somewhere. Goodbye Rick, thank you and good luck.
P.S. In order to get a good coach, the kings will have to dump Petrie, I am convinced he is bitter, and will only sabotage any future Kings efforts.

by dccamp on May 10, 2006 7:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No way

Petrie is professional and would not do that to his own career. He may have found himself in an awkward position having to fire one of his friends, but he's not going to sabotage the Kings. There's just no way.

by evanmeagan on May 10, 2006 7:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes..

Evan has it right, I think. Also, the Petrie/Adelman relationship has been seriously overblown recently. One of them even told the Bee two months ago that they never get out together anymore, and pretty much have a solely professional relationship at this point (because of time constraints/family issues). Sure, they have a special bond because of what they've done in 14 seasons between Portland and Sacramento. But I don't think it's tight enough to keep them from separating at the hip.

by Ziller on May 10, 2006 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't get the voice out of my head ...

"Muss-el-man. Muss-el-man."

by KD on May 10, 2006 8:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does Ron Artest have to choke a bitch?

I get the sense a strict Carlisle-like coach might not be what the doctor ordered.

Under different circumstances, I'd support it though.

by Ziller on May 10, 2006 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It could happen.

I have said for years that basketball is the best reality TV.

Ron chokes Carlisle. If it happens it better be on the court during a game and not at a closed practice. I need would visuals when it comes to our team blowing up. A report from Bball operations won't cut it.

by pyro on May 12, 2006 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is Artest's team

and I don't think we'd hire someone, given Artest's temper, that would clash with him. I think the Maloof's and Petrie are smarter than that.

by evanmeagan on May 10, 2006 8:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i hope you are right....

'Cuz' I sure want you to be.I also don't want Steve Van Gundy, aka a-redheaded-2nd-cousin-twice-removed-who's-not-Jeff Van Gundy.

Just for fun,Let me throw out some dark-horse candidates for the what-the-hell factor.....

1)Geoff Petrie himself. Why not a 1st in the world of B-ball with a coaching G.M.?

2)Hubie Brown.Imagine the press conferences!

3)Well, of course we can trot out Rudy T.,but I
doubt he gives a flyin' frigg about it....

4)A real dark horse, Bill Walton. Lord help me, I don't know why I find this one appealing, but I do.Imagine THOSE press conferences!smile

by Rhondda Nunes on May 10, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Someone get Rhondda a cocktail!!!

You didn't just say Bill Walton. Someone hold me. ; ) I guess I still could say "Lukkkkkeeee...we hate your fatherrrrr." Bill Walton is personally responsible for me FINALLY understanding why my grandfather used to throw things at the TV when he heard Howard Cossell call a football game.

Petrie would never take the job. Since this is "just for fun" I would say sure, why not? He is easy on the eyes. Doesn't seem to be a sweater. Knows where the gym is. Yah, Geoff works for me.

by pyro on May 12, 2006 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey pyro; I'm gonna need a cocktail for sure....

at my muckity-muck city gig tonight that the mayor will be at later.

But just for you, the link to my post at Detroit Bad Boys under the topic "Bill walton is my hero":

http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-03-23/bill-walton-is-my-hero/
post # 18 is by moi`. Feel free to join the party there.grin

by Rhondda Nunes on May 13, 2006 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HUBIE!

OMG, I forgot about Hubie.

OKAY:

1 - Stan.

2 - Terry.

3 - Hubie.

4 - Ron Artest.

5 - Ron Burgundy.

Those are my five choices. In fact, if I was the maloofs, I'd pull up a truckload of money on Stan, Terry, Hubie's and Burgundy lawns. Stan would be head coach, with the other's as assistants, and Burgundy as a consultant (with Will also having to switch into Frank The Tank mode from Old School, occasionally). The press conferences would be priceless.

I've lost it. Sorry guys.

by bballblog on May 11, 2006 4:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I am intrigued by your ideas...

But God, no Hubie. Ron would decapitate him within a week, easy.

Just say no to fascist Caesars!

by Ziller on May 11, 2006 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey, I'm only joking here....

But how do you think RonRon would get along with Bill Walton?

by Rhondda Nunes on May 11, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Awesomely

I can see them hanging out, actually.

by Ziller on May 11, 2006 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know i've said this before but I'm a closet

Bill Walton fan.

The guy is just too damn funny to me. You can't really take the guy seriously, and if you do, chances are you hate him.

If you understand what he's all about, he's entertaining.

by evanmeagan on May 11, 2006 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL!!Evanmeagan you're so right!

When I take Bill Walton seriously, I hate him.

When I don't take him seriously, I love the dude, actually. I posted over at DetroitBadBoys under "why we love Bill Walton", but darn if I can find the link.LOL!

& T7; I sure can see him hangin' with RonRon.I know this is a dark-horse, but I rather ride this horse than "Whoa Nellie"!

by Rhondda Nunes on May 11, 2006 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kids say the darndest things...

"Bonzi what are you complaning about? That wasnt just a foul that was third degree assault."

"However, the real story line that awaits us tonight in Los Angeles is whether or not Kobe Bryant will actually throw a pass!"

"How do you think they signal the number 93 to the scorers table?" Other color analyst: "They show a 9 then a 3. He just flashes a 5 then a 4 then a 3." Walton: "Thats 543 to me."

"I mean, I'm 6-foot-11, I've got red hair, freckles, I'm a goofy, nerdy-looking guy, I've got a speech impediment-I stutter and stammer all the time-and I'm a Deadhead."

"Mick Jagger is in better shape than far too many NBA players. It's up in the air whether the same can be said of Keith Richards."

"Walton: That has to be a foul.
Snapper: Against who?
Walton: Against the game of basketball."

"Kobe Bryant will not be denied... on or off the court."

"Darius Miles has shot his wad out there."

by pyro on May 12, 2006 2:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh

"Walton: That has to be a foul.
Snapper: Against who?
Walton: Against the game of basketball."

This had to involve Reggie Evans, right?

Walton has his moments. He's infinitely more entertaining than Doug Collins, honestly.

We definitely need more Jalen Rose, though. Someone tear his ACL already.

by Ziller on May 12, 2006 7:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that was bold

Jalen Rose has to be the worst analyst I've ever heard in my life.

The way I see it, there is a three way tie for the worst analyst:

Jalen Rose
Kara Lawson
Scottie Pippen

by evanmeagan on May 15, 2006 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The difference, though...

Kara Lawson is frighening.

Scottie Pippen is depressing.

Jalen Rose is HIGH-LARIOUS!

They are all of questionable talent. But entertainment is the name of the game.

by Ziller on May 15, 2006 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea, but

I'm not entertained when Jalen Rose is on the screen. The only time I was entertained was when Nick Van Exel threw two towels at him while he was on live, and even then it wasn't Jalen Rose doing anything except speaking in his monotone voice reading from a script that he can barely understand.

Where is the entertainment factor? I'm serious, I don't see it.

by evanmeagan on May 15, 2006 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well..

"...even then it wasn't Jalen Rose doing anything except speaking in his monotone voice reading from a script that he can barely understand."

You're overthinking it. The brilliance of Jalen Rose is its pure simplicity.

by Ziller on May 17, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

....so

Is it like one of those jokes that's so bad, it's funny?

That's the only way I can see some sort of appeal. But still, to me, it's so bad, that it's just... bad.

by evanmeagan on May 17, 2006 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I tore my ACL in Junior High.....

Made me give up b-ball. Hurts like hell, I have to say.

I think we all could use more Jalen Rose, actually.

But let's have some more fun:Spotted at URL:

http://www.freewebs.com/lakershaters/

This conversation:

The Chuckster Himself:"O.K., the Chuckster thinks the Maloofs were stupid to fire Adelman, especially if Ron Artest, your franchise player, wanted him to stay."

"So I ask the Maloofs(especially the blonde one),to show they're not stupid by hiring a defensive-minded coach. I got the perfect replacement:
CHARLES BARKLEY!CAN YOU DIG THAT!"

The Drillah/The Stockton Record:"Really? Are you able to work that hard?Are you able to smile & nod when the blonde one says something stupid?"

Are you willing to move to Sacramento?Or are you waiting for the maloofs to move the team to lost vega$?grin

by Rhondda Nunes on May 13, 2006 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs