Artest Approves Trade: No word from Kings (merged)
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just now on ESPN NEWS...they are saying the first call went very well between the maloofs and artest. He said he would put out a tremendous amount of effort. Ron Artest is calling them back as we speak for the Kings final decision.
It's coming out now all the BS was Marc Stevens Artest's agent. He backed off his statements considerably and is starting to say he didnt say a lot of what he siad. Artest was not reluctant.
It's coming out now all the BS was Marc Stevens Artest's agent. He backed off his statements considerably and is starting to say he didnt say a lot of what he siad. Artest was not reluctant.
This is what I have also said repeatedly--its not the fans/city/coach/management that makes Ron stay calm, etc.--its Ron himself. He had tremendous support here in Indy--as he will also have in Sactown. Perhaps the change of scenery, and having only played in about 30 games since 2003-2004 will help.
I'm sure the rest of the kings players have noticed this as well. Let's see, the guy who has played the most games with your team gets notified via national tv of a trade. The criminal moron who has been suspended last 2 years gets coddled. This stinks. I can't stand this guy. It's a good thing I can't afford tickets, or I might boo him every time he gets on the court.
If they do make the trade today and can finalize it before the game, let him play and hog the ball....its been a common trend this season for ball hogs anyhow. That would probably get his confidence up, specially against NY. Hell, this is "bring up your career best in points" year....Bibby just did it, not to mention Mr 81 and others
Thank you! Artest leaves a mess wherever he goes. People talk about what a great player he is. Since when? 3 seasons ago? He has barely played at all these last two season, not because of injury, but because of behavior that is so offensive and destructive that he can't be allowed on the court! I'm just sick.
While I don't condone booing someone for problems they may have had before coming to the Kings, I certainly agree with the rest of your post.
I will not boo Ron Artest but I don't intend to stand and cheer with reckless abandon the first time I see him in Arco. He can EARN that by keeping his mouth shut and putting it all out there and proving he's worthy of even wearing the uniform.
I love this team; I do not love Ron Artest. If he can prove me wrong, more power to him.
And I won't soon forget the abysmal treatment Peja has received during this debacle. Everything else aside, no employee deserves the jerking around and emotional roller coaster he's been on recently. It sucks...
I will not boo Ron Artest but I don't intend to stand and cheer with reckless abandon the first time I see him in Arco. He can EARN that by keeping his mouth shut and putting it all out there and proving he's worthy of even wearing the uniform.
I love this team; I do not love Ron Artest. If he can prove me wrong, more power to him.
And I won't soon forget the abysmal treatment Peja has received during this debacle. Everything else aside, no employee deserves the jerking around and emotional roller coaster he's been on recently. It sucks...
>>>>And I won't soon forget the abysmal treatment Peja has received during this debacle. Everything else aside, no employee deserves the jerking around and emotional roller coaster he's been on recently. It sucks
I think that is something that comes with being a player in the nba and making the money these guys do. Its not a traditional employer/employee relationship.
I think that is something that comes with being a player in the nba and making the money these guys do. Its not a traditional employer/employee relationship.
Still nothing on the Kings site...Peja is still a King.
I have a bad headache and would like this thing to be resolved as soon as it's possibile.
It sounds pretty stupid that Artest rejected Kings yesterday and now when he wants to come here Maloofs can't wait...Like Artest has control of Peja's and Kings destiny.
I have a bad headache and would like this thing to be resolved as soon as it's possibile.
It sounds pretty stupid that Artest rejected Kings yesterday and now when he wants to come here Maloofs can't wait...Like Artest has control of Peja's and Kings destiny.
If I were the Kings mgmt I would remind Artest that he has a real bad reputation all over the NBA. He should go to the Kings, play hard and make nice for this season and the next, rebuild his trade value, and then the Kings will trade him, with his input, if he wants to leave in 2007.
Even Artest decides to leave in 2007 he should have a high trade value, supposing he rights himself. Artest gets a chance to wipe the slate (partially)
clean, a player friendly coach in RA, and the opportunity to have a say in where he will be traded to. OTOH, if he continues to be an f-up, no dice, your NBA career is toast, Ronny.
That's win-win, and it's got a kicker to keep Ronny straight.
Even Artest decides to leave in 2007 he should have a high trade value, supposing he rights himself. Artest gets a chance to wipe the slate (partially)
clean, a player friendly coach in RA, and the opportunity to have a say in where he will be traded to. OTOH, if he continues to be an f-up, no dice, your NBA career is toast, Ronny.
That's win-win, and it's got a kicker to keep Ronny straight.
Why is every body so confused about this artest trade. We need a change and things can't get any worst, we might as well do it. And if we could reform wells why can't we do it with artest. And also it would be interesting how wells and artest react to each other, 2 career trouble makers on one team, that is what i see most interesting that no one is talking about if this trade goes down.