The Official NBA Draft Day Thread 2014 Edition
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I should have added that you'd have to be overwhelmed by the offer. the 16th and 19th picks could have netted us two starters. I'm not sure if the Bulls called the Kings, but I would have definitely been interested. Big risk, though. We could have ended up getting two players we didn't really care for instead of the one we did.
Listening to the press conference drives me nuts. It's literally the same nonsense as last year except with some ridiculous statements thrown in.
Some high/lowlights:
1. We really tried to get extra picks in the 1st and 2nd. 2 straight drafts where we claim that but couldn't. Why do so many other teams manage to do it.
2. Considered trading UP to get Nik? WTF?
3. Playing Ben and Nik together and having Ben guard 1's
4. Weren't willing to trade 8 even for other pieces since they wanted Nik.
5. Be strong with IT in FA to fill the PG role.
Some high/lowlights:
1. We really tried to get extra picks in the 1st and 2nd. 2 straight drafts where we claim that but couldn't. Why do so many other teams manage to do it.
2. Considered trading UP to get Nik? WTF?
3. Playing Ben and Nik together and having Ben guard 1's
4. Weren't willing to trade 8 even for other pieces since they wanted Nik.
5. Be strong with IT in FA to fill the PG role.
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I hope I eat my words but what I realized so far is that PDA is all TALK and no action.
He keeps talking about all these amazing moves but nothing to show for it. One thing I thought for sure was that he could at least get us a second round pic. Nope. He failed to even convert such a simple feat. This is something he was very adamant about. He was sure that he'd get a second rounder because of the success the organization had with second round pics recently.
Losing faith and hope in the organization.
If this pic doesn't have something to do with Rondo, I give up.
He keeps talking about all these amazing moves but nothing to show for it. One thing I thought for sure was that he could at least get us a second round pic. Nope. He failed to even convert such a simple feat. This is something he was very adamant about. He was sure that he'd get a second rounder because of the success the organization had with second round pics recently.
Losing faith and hope in the organization.
If this pic doesn't have something to do with Rondo, I give up.
PDA got on camera and on radio and talked about how they were going to acquire a 2nd round pick. Told anyone who would listen that they were looking to trade the 8th pick. I agree you don't trade for the sake of trading. In fact, I was against most of the trade rumors involving the Kings. But you also don't announce to the world that you're about to do something and then not pull it off. You lose credibility. Not to just the fans, but you have to deal with other GM's as well. Other teams are watching how we do business. Every team is looking for good deals and trade opportunities. But how come every time the Kings pick up the phone, EVERYONE knows? That in itself could say something not so flattering.
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Like I said, PDA is all talk. He got his way to GM because he makes people believe that big things are going to happen when in reality it's the opposite. He's a good salesman. However, that's not going to cut it if the Kings stay in the lottery for another season. If we finish with one of the top 6 worst records in the NBA, I think PDA is fired (barring no major injuries to Cousins or whomever leads this forsaken team).
The 49ers had their dark years, too, but football at least can give you false hope at the beginning of every season. I don't know what to do with these Kings. It just seems like they have no direction. I'm at the point where I'll never root for another team, but I may just take a considerable amount of time away from being a rabid fan. It's very frustrating!
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