Circa_1985_Fan
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George Maloof, Jr. - #!&?@!%?#!?
That's his 'after party' photo. 'D
George Maloof, Jr. - #!&?@!%?#!?
Rob McAllister @Rob_McAllister
The Maloofs had been meeting separately with NBA for the past few hours.
Koula Gianulias @koula_g
Maloofs ditch media...leave mtg from a back door
Rob McAllister @Rob_McAllister
Gavin Maloof just told me "George is not there yet" The three brothers were on a walk by themselves near pool.
nickmonacelli @nickmonacelli
#news10 Arena talks are done for the night. @KJ_MayorJohnson just told us there's good progress and they'll meet again tomorrow with Stern.
Dale Kasler @dakasler
Talks over for tonight. Geo Maloof: "It's been productive but there are some big issues."
Scott Howard-Cooper @SHowardCooper
Johnson: "I'm really excited with where we are." Asked if the process took a step forward today/tonight, he said, "Absolutely."
Ryan Lillis @Ryan_Lillis
#NBAKings #arena talks over for the night. @KJ_MayorJohnson says there's a gap between Maloofs and city, but not "insurmountable."
Bryan May @BMayNews10
@KJ_MayorJohnson "we made real progress today and took steps forward." KJ admitted there is a gap in $ city wants vs. $ Maloofs want to pay
::sigh::
Get to do this all over again, tomorrow. =/
Sooo...when George says there's still big issues, he means Maloof issues, right??
Edit: So George is hardline lowballing with the NBA/Sacramento on behalf of his family?
Maybe George isn't the guy we should hate. Maybe he wants to sell.
To our guy.
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It doesn't surprise me at all that the Maloofs/George are/is negotiating the amount of their contribution towards the arena. Every business person negotiates. We're talking big bucks here. If they can negotiate a sizable 'discount' for their favor they're going to do it. I never expected the Maloofs to arrive in town and ask:"OK NBA and KJ, now what's our total for the arena? Oh OK, well here's the check."
When the meeting first started KJ asked the three Maloof brothers if they want to stay in Sacramento before the heavy negotiating started. All three said YES. It was unanimous. I predict that tomorrow the negotiating will be over and all sides will be happy campers and this part of the deal will be finalized.
Go Kings!
I'm not sure I actually believe George said yes, or if he did that he actually meant it and didn't just say it so Stern wouldn't get rid of him. The guy is a weasel IMO.
Is it wrong to hope that Maloofs bulk at the contribution they need to make, Stern and the NBA think its fair and force them to sell the team?!
I am finding myself having this hope!
NBA has negotiated on behalf of the Maloofs for all this time and they obviously think that what we are asking for is fair. Maloofs or should that be a particular Maloof doesn't agree. NBA has always said they would like to keep the team in Sacramento and this is their chance to exert their power.
If Maloofs cannot contribute and at the same time cannot afford to put a winner on the court, then NBA should force them to sell in the same manner they did with Shinn and New Orleans.
Is it wrong to hope that Maloofs bulk at the contribution they need to make, Stern and the NBA think its fair and force them to sell the team?!
I am finding myself having this hope!
NBA has negotiated on behalf of the Maloofs for all this time and they obviously think that what we are asking for is fair. Maloofs or should that be a particular Maloof doesn't agree. NBA has always said they would like to keep the team in Sacramento and this is their chance to exert their power.
If Maloofs cannot contribute and at the same time cannot afford to put a winner on the court, then NBA should force them to sell in the same manner they did with Shinn and New Orleans.
It's not wrong, I hope for the same thing myself. I'm just not sure it's realistic unfortunately. I would LOVE for Burkle to own the team and contribute to a new arena, spend a bunch of money on a good coach and bringing in some vets, turn this team into a title contender in 3 or 4 years, and surround Boogie, Reke, and the other guys like IT/Jimmer with the neccessary supporting cast to win multiple titles. He could do it too. I just have no idea if it's realistic or not, probably not.