Adelman: Kings Media Release

[Ryan]

Don't know if this has been posted yet. I got this in an e-mail from Stacy Corcoran, Season Ticket Service Executive.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SACRAMENTO KINGS AND RICK ADELMAN
MUTUALLY AGREE TO NOT EXTEND CONTRACT

SACRAMENTO, CA ---- The Sacramento Kings and Rick Adelman have mutually agreed that a renewal of his contract for the 2006-07 season will not be pursued, it was announced today by Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

"During my individual discussions over the past several days with Joe and Gavin Maloof and Rick, it became apparent that going forward it would not be feasible for any of the parties involved," said Petrie. "I want to thank Rick personally and professionally for his hard work and determination. He leaves as the winningest coach in Sacramento Kings history. My respect and admiration for him as a coach remains undiminished."

"I also want to thank Pete Carril, Elston Turner, T.R. Dunn and Bubba Burrage for their hard work and loyalty to Rick and the Kings. It has been an honor to work with them over the years. Their contracts will also not be renewed. The coaches will all be given ongoing leaves of absences with no responsibilities to the Kings through the expiration of their contracts."

Adelman guided the Kings to playoff appearances in each of his eight seasons, including back-to-back Pacific Division titles in 2001-02 and 2002-03. In addition,Sacramento won 50 or more games in five consecutive seasons (2000-01 - 2004-05) under his leadership.

Adelman became the winningest coach in Kings' franchise history on March 19th when Sacramento defeated the Indiana Pacers, 94-92 at Conseco Fieldhouse as he recorded his 296th win with the organization, passing Les Harrison on the all-time victories list.

Owning a lifetime NBA record of 752-481 (.610) in 16 seasons as a head coach with Portland (1988-89 - 1993-94), Golden State (1995 96 & 1996-97) and Sacramento (1998-99 - 2005-06), Adelman has recorded the fourth-most wins among active NBA coaches behind Phil Jackson (LA Lakers), Larry Brown (New York) and Jerry Sloan (Utah). He is the fourth coach to win 60 or more games with two different teams.

When Adelman signed on as the 19th head coach in Kings' franchise history on September 17, 1998, he inherited a team that had won only 27 games the year before (1997-98). In each of his eight seasons as the Kings' skipper, Sacramento finished with a record above the .500 mark. The Kings' climb to 61 wins during the 2001-02 campaign marked a 34-win improvement over a four-year span, which was the highest jump among NBA teams. Prior to Adelman's arrival to the Capitol City, no Sacramento-era Kings squad (since 1985-86) had registered a winning record.

Known around the league as a basketball teacher with an ability to mold the team's style of play around the strengths of his players, Adelman's coaching highlights include a pair of NBA Finals appearances with the Trail Blazers in 1990 and 1992. He led Portland to four consecutive 50-plus win seasons, including a league-best mark of 63-19 in 1990-91. Adelman has been runner-up for NBA Coach of the Year honors three times (1990-91 with Portland and 2000-01 and 2001-02 Sacramento). He has coached the West Team in the NBA All-Star Game on three separate occasions (1991 with Portland, and 2001 and 2003 with Sacramento). Adelman has been named NBA Coach of the Month on five occasions.

Adelman played seven seasons in the NBA, primarily with the San Diego Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers before closing out his career with the then Kansas City-Omaha Kings. Originally selected by the Rockets in the seventh round (#79 overall) of the 1968 NBA Draft, Adelman played two seasons in San Diego before being chosen by
Portland in the 1970 NBA Expansion Draft.

Special Note: Coach Adelman will be available to the media tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10th) at 2 p.m. at the Kings Practice Facility.

 

[Bricklayer]

Yep, that press release just confirms it -- he sucks.

 

[Twix]

Thanks Ryan.

Special Note: Coach Adelman will be available to the media tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10th) at 2 p.m. at the Kings Practice Facility.

Hopefully someone can post the quotes from this!

I'll be at work still...

 

[Merdiesel]

so why did we get rid of him again???

 

[PixelPusher]

"During my individual discussions over the past several days with Joe and Gavin Maloof and Rick, it became apparent that going forward it would not be feasible for any of the parties involved," said Petrie.

If you listen carefully, you can actually hear Petrie grinding his teeth during that remark.

 

[Sac.Kings]

Something had to give. Personally, I think Rick should have gotten a chance to work with this squad. He never preached defense and always preached offense because Kings of the past were 98% offensively focused. I just want a coach that preaches defense and is a likable guy(speaking cuz of Artest and Bonzi). New Era of coaching begins... Nothin to do except wait and wait and wait.

 

[piksi]

I am glad that we are getting better coach

Those are some big shoes to fill in. Good luck with that.

GP is becoming a puppet - slowly but surely

 

[PixelPusher]

I am glad that we are getting better coach

Those are some big shoes to fill in. Good luck with that.

GP is becoming a puppet - slowly but surely

GP might be joining Billie Bean and Brian Sabean in the "Good GM's hamstrung by ownership" club.

 

[Ryan]

Good atriclle. Miss him. Ok, I'm drunk. I'm going to bed

 

[DocHolliday]

GP might be joining Billie Bean and Brian Sabean in the "Good GM's hamstrung by ownership" club.

*shakes head* A lot of people are trying to make the Maloofs out t be bad guys and this to be a bad decision. It wasn't all their decision. From the sounds of it, it was half Adelman's decision. Why can't you guy's see that. I think it will become clearer with today's press conference from Rick, and when Grant and Mike have Rick on.

 

[uolj]

This "decision" was completely the Maloofs. Sure, yesterday's decision to not pursue a contract extension was mutual, but if the Maloofs wanted Adelman, they would have treated him differently for the past few years and he would have been willing to stay. The only reason it is mutual is because Adelman did not appreciate the Maloofs actions.

They aren't bad guys, but they are definitely to "blame" for losing Adelman, and those of us who think that was a bad move will criticize them for it. It's not really about what happened yesterday, it's about how they treated him over the last few years. They decided they didn't want him as a coach any more, and so if that turns out to be a bad decision, they will be the ones to blame.

 

[Ryan]

. He led Portland to four consecutive 50-plus win seasons, including a league-best mark of 63-19 in 1990-91.

Damn, I forgot how good that team was.

 

[Troy]

Why the heck did we get rid of Rick then???? He has an amazing track record of 50+ win seasons. We even overachieved this year in our (rebuilding year). I sure hope the Maloofs and pull this one out, I sure hope they have a plan.

 

[DocHolliday]

Why the heck did we get rid of Rick then???? He has an amazing track record of 50+ win seasons. We even overachieved this year in our (rebuilding year). I sure hope the Maloofs and pull this one out, I sure hope they have a plan.

He's gone, because 8 years is an extremely long time for a coach to be in one place. There was a rise to a pinnacle, and a steady decline from there, as far as how far we get into the playoffs, how competitive we are over all etc.

The maloofs and petrie want to go intoa different direction. An athletic tough team that can play tough D, and still score. That's where this team is headed. It's just not there yet, but they want a coach to push this philosophy and has that attitude and mentality.

I think the Maloofs saw the same things a lot of us saw. The coach was a players coach and layed back, maybe to layed back at times, and so was the team at times. He's a great coach who has almost one the championship twice. We've been a great team, that always ALMOST got there. Wherever there is, the next round, the next game, the finals etc. Personality of the team starts from coach and is passed down from there.

 

[El Duque]

When I first saw the news, I was upset. I really like Rick Adelman as a coach. But, with a little time for reflection, I've been able to come to a more moderate reaction. I don't think that a new coach is necessarily a bad thing. Maybe we need a more defense-minded coach for our team now.

 

[Team Dime]

He's gone, because 8 years is an extremely long time for a coach to be in one place. There was a rise to a pinnacle, and a steady decline from there, as far as how far we get into the playoffs, how competitive we are over all etc.

The maloofs and petrie want to go intoa different direction. An athletic tough team that can play tough D, and still score. That's where this team is headed. It's just not there yet, but they want a coach to push this philosophy and has that attitude and mentality.

I think the Maloofs saw the same things a lot of us saw. The coach was a players coach and layed back, maybe to layed back at times, and so was the team at times. He's a great coach who has almost one the championship twice. We've been a great team, that always ALMOST got there. Wherever there is, the next round, the next game, the finals etc. Personality of the team starts from coach and is passed down from there.

At first I was upset when I heard the news, but I agree that maybe it was time to make a change. Jerry Sloan is the exception, not the rule and 8 yrs is a very long time for a coach to stay in one place. The Kings put up a valiant effort against the Spurs (even looked like they might actually do it for awhile) but the question remains: how were they so flat for game 1? Isn't the coach supposed to have them motivated and fired up?

I don't know if it's possible to say whether this was a good or bad move right now. We may have to wait until next year and see how things work out with the new coach. Obviously, we need to find someone who can get along with Artest and Bonzi (hopefully the Maloofs are able to resign him). I see the Kings getting the opposite of Adelman, someone who's not a player's coach and is very defense oriented. Some names I've heard so far are Paul Silas, Mike Dunleavy, and Eddie Jordan.

Time will tell on this decison.