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I am a KT fan! I make no excuses when he plays poorly, and I don’t beat my chest when he plays well. I generally enjoy the banter on this site and find it entertaining and good spirited. However, from time to time I get a bit annoyed with the ongoing negativity directed towards KT. Yes I know him, yes I love him...but I still have the ability to watch the games objectively and do not make personal attacks on posters I disagree with.
I have no complaints when people complain about his size, I don’t argue when people complain about his salary and I even keep my thoughts to myself when people infer he’s a cancer. While I will disagree with many comments posted I respect peoples’ viewpoints. I tend to get defensive when people post about his heart and/or character. Kenny is not a person who seeks or desires the limelight; he isn’t overly emotional on the court or the bench. He has a penance for being truthful with the media and stating how he feels and not just what all of you true Kings Fans would like to hear. His actions speak. He plays hard every night! He battles and plays the right way!
Here is a bit of reality for all of those who desperately want KT out of Sacramento. Players of his salary and ability cannot hold a team at ransom. He’s not a superstar and the Kings could easily suspend him or cut him if we were truly a cancer. Coach’s and GM’s don’t quiver and shutter in KT’s presence, he’s not the one calling the shots and if Muscleman wanted him on the bench he would sit there with same look as he does when he is a starter. What many of you won’t admit or truly don’t believe is that the Kings, with this roster, are a better team with him on the floor. The current coach believes it, the former coach came around last year and the hall of fame coach’s he had in Houston and Philly did to.
Below is the personal message I sent to VF21, I had an issue with the way VF21 was moderating a specific tread and decided NOT to make my complaints publically. I identified myself as what I am, an “Insider” so he/she could see that I would have a bias, mine is much smaller as it turns out. I did share a few points and observations, these are observations I’ve made while attending almost every home game and reading treads on this site. I did not infer that she or any one on this site was a racist; I simply made the point that white players in NBA get an easier path. It was more a side note then a critique. I, by the way, am a white male who admits racism exists.
Originally Posted by dunkondem
VF21 –
I generally choose not to post on this site because I am an insider and I tend to take peoples comments personally. The reason I decided to send you a personal message is you seem to preach fair play and objectivity; however when people disagree with a point you make you tend to attack their arguments with the same type of fact less statements, they may have used to argue their point, based on your personal bias. I respect that you are a true fan and have a ton of passion for your team, and I truly respect the time commitment you make to this site, however as a moderator you must hold yourself to a higher standard, practice what you preach...
A few things you may like to know or that I have notice while reading on the site…
* Kings fans value scorers and white players, not players who do the little things that make teams successful. I feel like if a guy isn’t smiling non-stop or waving a towel at every timeout they are often labeled as a malcontent. What should matter is the effort put forth between the lines not two quotes a year where a player expresses their desire to start.
* Houston repeatedly attempted to trade Stromile Swift for KT last season, they were rejected, and this was when SAR was playing well.
* K9 is well liked on the team because he’s a good guy and because he plays the right way. An example - K9 and SAR may not be the best of buds but you never see him look SAR off or make a bad play to prevent SAR making a good play. In fact I think you could say it’s the opposite.
* Attitude is a perception when you don’t know the individual. Not everyone wears a smile all the time, try to judge players by their actions when the game clock is running and the ball is in play. If you use the example of KT pulling away from Ron last night then you should also mention that he acknowledged his presence once he pulled away, and later in the game shook his hand when exiting the game prior to Ron’s free throws, that was followed by Ron giving him a pat on the bottom. I also have a hunch Mike got ejected arguing the KT’s 6th foul, being it was one of many weak calls against the kings.
VF21 – Another PM for you, but instead of making it in a private fashion I decided to post it in the open forum since you don’t show any respect for privacy! All I was doing was calling for fair play on your part and on the parts of the other moderators. You on the other hand chose to vilify posters who don’t agree with you, ensure yourself of the last word by using your magical moderation powers to close threads after you’ve made your point. You may be a forth generation Kings Fan but your recent actions regarding our PM lack class and common respect. I’m interested to see if you will end up deleting my post, and if I’m in the wrong please feel free to send me a personal message, I’ll keep the next one private!
