John Salmons to be on Sportsline today 6/28
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By injustice, you mean business as usual for the Grant Napear Show. Having a Kings player on his show is like throwing a Republican on the O'Reilly Factor. The questions will be the equivalent of throwing an assortment of Care Bears at the guest.
Doesn't matter if he just finished trashing the guy the day before, i.e., Bobby J or Webber. As soon as he's face to face or actually having to answer to the guy, he spews things like "Oh gee, so...why are you so great?"
Doesn't matter if he just finished trashing the guy the day before, i.e., Bobby J or Webber. As soon as he's face to face or actually having to answer to the guy, he spews things like "Oh gee, so...why are you so great?"
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I just do not like this guy. I dislike the way he speaks in interviews about as much as I dislike the way he plays. He's been on 4 teams (5 if you include us again) in 7 years. Not sure why he's so "shocked" that he is on the move again. So far no hard hitting questions by Grant, what a shocker. Him discussing team ball and how you have to share the ball is classic. Really inspired by his ho-hum attitude when talking about being a mentor to the young guys. Although, that might not be a bad thing.
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I'm about as excited about him joining the team as he sounds about joining the team. And yes, I hate when players thank god for winning(like god was rooting against the other team), or use god as the reason for whatever had happened. Yes, I'm sure whatever god Salmons prays to is involved in NBA player transactions.
Why? Its known that Salmons is a very religious guy. So I don't think the god reference is surprising. I remember when he first signed with the Kings, he said that he had the feeling that god wanted him to sign with the Kings rather than, Toronto I believe.. Relying on memory there, which is always scarey.
Also not sure why anyong expected hard hitting questions from Grant. I doubt any host would ask hard hitting questions of a player just traded to their team. What did anyone expect. For Grant to ask him if he wasn't going to over dribble the ball.
Also not sure why anyong expected hard hitting questions from Grant. I doubt any host would ask hard hitting questions of a player just traded to their team. What did anyone expect. For Grant to ask him if he wasn't going to over dribble the ball.
Nothing earthshattering. Typical interview. Salmons said all the right things for the most part. He didn't sound particularly happy, but its always hard to tell with him since he's a laid back kind of guy. He's probably not too happy though. Most players aren't. Its a pain in the butt to pick up and move all the way across the country. Especially when you've just moved to where you at.
I'm not a big fan of Salmons game. But I don't have any personal dislike of him. From all accounts neither do his teammates. Contrary to what some might think, I've never read one report anywhere that quotes a teammate saying anything about Salmons being a cancer in the lockerroom. Most of that comes from fans that are trying to read his body language when he's on the bench. He's just not a rah rah type of guy. Donte Greene is! Doesn't help his game much though, does it?
I'm not a big fan of Salmons game. But I don't have any personal dislike of him. From all accounts neither do his teammates. Contrary to what some might think, I've never read one report anywhere that quotes a teammate saying anything about Salmons being a cancer in the lockerroom. Most of that comes from fans that are trying to read his body language when he's on the bench. He's just not a rah rah type of guy. Donte Greene is! Doesn't help his game much though, does it?
He was a little drab and super slow spoken.. good thing Grant asked good questions and kept things moving. He pretty much answered everything with the obvious professional jargon though... Don't know how genuine it was, but get the feeling he's been around the block enough now he knows whats expected of him. Says he still has a house here but someone is living in it. I don't think I've ever heard a guy say "I mean" as much as in that interview.. had to be a 100x in a 10mins of talking.
John is kind of east coast Philly laid back if there's such a thing. He's quietly religious, a quiet family man, just basically quiet all around. Very unassuming professional. The fact that he's now willing as a veteran and oldest member of the Kings (at 31) to play a mentoring and leadership role is admirable. But like he said, it's just part of the job in NBA for him at this point and he wants to do it. As far as the storming out incident, that was only time I recall him ever having a bit of a locker room fit or any noteworthly incident at all. Let's not blow it out of proportion. It was incredibly minor as he just left in a huff and went down the corridore with Ron Artest going out to round him up. Ron the peacemaker calmed John down and minutes later it was all over. I'm willing to let John be John as long as ball movement is understood and he brings the lock down D which is his calling card. He's Kings starting SF (no Ron Artest in the way this time!) and Casspi, Greene, and Garcia can fight over the crumbs. Welcome back Johnny! GO KINGS!
That they do. I have no problem with anyone being religious, or using religion for personal strength, but there's a difference between being religious, and being delusional. I would hedge that the reason Salmons was traded, is because one team wanted him, one didn't, his salary situation contributed, and the teams made a deal. Not because god thought it would be better/worse for his career. Nor do I think if he ever wins a ring, will it be because god loves him more than the guys on the other 29 rosters around the league. I also don't see why someone who seems to have the holy spirit by his side is doomy and gloomy all the time. Cheer up buddy!
There are a lot of questions about how he'll fit style-wise, but only time will tell.
There are a lot of questions about how he'll fit style-wise, but only time will tell.