Bibby is the glue

[KingKong]

I believe Bibby is the glue for this team. He might not be the leader, but he holds this team together. I'm not saying can replace what Vlade did for us in terms of chemistry, however the players genuinely love being around this guy. Guys like Ron, Bonzi, Webb, Miller, and various others, have stated on many occasions that they love playing with him and think he's a great guy and really funny, kinda Vladesque. Bibby is the glue.

 

[beemerr23]

He's also the last remaining piece from the 2002 WCF team, so yeah I'd say he's the glue.

 

[KingKong]

True, I feel this team could have easily imploded with all the talent and egos that come along with it. Ron and Bonzi were considered perennial troublemakers, Reef and Bibby's history, a lot of things could have easily blown up in our face. I think with Adelman, Bibby has really held this team together and should be commended.

 

[Bricklayer]

I am fundamentally unsure whether Bibby is any sort of glue, seeing that he has no apparent personality whatsoever. Certainly wasn't gluing anything before Artest arrived. But he is the holdover accorded respect because of seniority and past success, and whether he's glue or not, he's innocuous enough that stronger personalities have never felt threatened by him or clashed with him. He can just sort of be counted on.

 

[GoGoGadget]

I am fundamentally unsure whether Bibby is any sort of glue, seeing that he has no apparent personality whatsoever. Certainly wasn't gluing anything before Artest arrived. But he is the holdover accorded respect because of seniority and past success, and whether he's glue or not, he's innocuous enough that stronger personalities have never felt threatened by him or clashed with him. He can just sort of be counted on.

I'd have to agree, though I wonder if Mike's just shy in front of the camera. Several current/past Kings have mentioned Mike being a bit of a goofball behind the scenes.

 

[KingKong]

he's innocuous enough that stronger personalities have never felt threatened by him or clashed with him. He can just sort of be counted on.

Wouldn't you say that's part of the reason why the chemistry is generally good with Bibby on the team?

 

[GoGoGadget]

Wouldn't you say that's part of the reason why the chemistry is generally good with Bibby on the team?

I'd say it speaks more towards his individual ability to get along with people, which is important, but not the same as a Divac-esque personality. There were clearly lockerroom issues after Vlade's departure that Mike's good nature wasn't able to solve.

 

[Warhawk]

I'd have to agree, though I wonder if Mike's just shy in front of the camera. Several current/past Kings have mentioned Mike being a bit of a goofball behind the scenes.

Bonzi being the latest on the 1140 morning show a little while back.

 

[KingKong]

I'd say it speaks more towards his individual ability to get along with people, which is important, but not the same as a Divac-esque personality. There were clearly lockerroom issues after Vlade's departure that Mike's good nature wasn't able to solve.

That's true as well, I suppose that he doesn't have an adverse effect on the chemistry, thereby making it easier to "all get along" And ofcourse there are many other factors that play into it.

 

[Bricklayer]

Wouldn't you say that's part of the reason why the chemistry is generally good with Bibby on the team?

Chemistry was good before Mike arrived too.

One of the areas where Adelman doesn't get enough credit. No pressure from the top or mind games helps immensely in the locker room. Which is not to say that Mike is not helping, but merely that if you remove Mike from the Kings and put him on a team with bad chemistry somewhere else and I do not see him gluing them together particularly beyond the respected vet angle. Think he helps more by what he does NOT do, and by his respected status, than he does by any affirmative leadership skills.

 

[beemerr23]

Yeah, I agree Bricklayer, I think he's a leader, but in a silent way. I think he lets his actions on the court speak for him and assumes that leadership type role. He's been with the Kings for a while, so everyone respects him and his opinions like you said. I also agree that because I don't see him causing any uneeded drama, he's a great asset to have on the team. I <3 Bibby

 

[tyrant]

bibby is a vital piece. the last remaining from that 02' year. he is the reason everyone is getting good looks. because san antonio is afraid of leaving him open. spurs got a Royal Whipping

 

[KingsChick]

Yeah, I agree Bricklayer, I think he's a leader, but in a silent way. I think he lets his actions on the court speak for him and assumes that leadership type role. He's been with the Kings for a while, so everyone respects him and his opinions like you said. I also agree that because I don't see him causing any uneeded drama, he's a great asset to have on the team. I <3 Bibby

I highly agree with you, beemerr23. Bibby is a great asset, he's fine just the way he is. I mean if you think of it, there's those kind of players who just won't take an answer, and there's many of those kinds of players out there. But Bibby on the other hand, he mostly keeps everything to himself. And thats just the way he should stay. he has been here for like what 4 and a half years? I think that he is the glue in a way. yay for bibby.

 

[quick dog]

Adelman - I think Adelman is truly the heart of the team. He picked the assistant coaches and established the relationships between players and management. Adelman is the man who has converted "alleged" troublemakers into stars and hometwon heros. Adelman sets the tone. he is the key piece in this equation.

Bibby - I think Bibby is the perennial MVP for the Kings, despite his sometimes imperfect game-play. He really runs the offense. When he is out, the team-play usually suffers. Things become stagnant. Bibby is also extremely tough. He takes more hits than any other player.

Artest - Artest is the closest thing we have to a Vlade Divac. He is personable and really cares for his team mates and the game. He is absolutely driven to win and improve the play of himself and others. He is now an essential element of the Sacramento Kings. This guy stands and cheers from the bench just like Vlade did.

IMHO, these are the three guys that form the core of the Kings. In this setup, every player is important, and every player has an opportunity to shine.

 

[Ryle]

Artest is the glue, leader and head coach of this team. Without him this team would have not made the playoffs and would have continued their downward slide.

 

[IVote4Replay]

Adelman - I think Adelman is truly the heart of the team. He picked the assistant coaches and established the relationships between players and management. Adelman is the man who has converted "alleged" troublemakers into stars and hometwon heros. Adelman sets the tone. he is the key piece in this equation.

Bibby - I think Bibby is the perennial MVP for the Kings, despite his sometimes imperfect game-play. He really runs the offense. When he is out, the team-play usually suffers. Things become stagnant. Bibby is also extremely tough. He takes more hits than any other player.

Artest - Artest is the closest thing we have to a Vlade Divac. He is personable and really cares for his team mates and the game. He is absolutely driven to win and improve the play of himself and others. He is now an essential element of the Sacramento Kings. This guy stands and cheers from the bench just like Vlade did.

IMHO, these are the three guys that form the core of the Kings. In this setup, every player is important, and every player has an opportunity to shine.

I agree with everything u just said- especially Adelman..... He knows how to handle "alleged" troublemakers.. way under-appreciated....

 

[kpm308]

Also, Bibby knows the the system and knows Adelman better than anyone else on the team (corliss should also have a pretty good understanding, but he isn't initiating the offense, or really playing much), if simply from the fact of being here the longest. I think that what we are seeing that we think is Bibby being the "glue" has a lot to do with the fact that he can act as a sort of liason between Adelman and the newer guys, so that maybe it makes it easier to understand what the coach actually wants to do.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Bibby definalty deserves props for much of what he brings to the team. Not sure if I'd call it glue, but he is an even keeled personality, and extreemly dependable. Now his play is a GREAT barometer of how the team is doing. He does not have to score huge to make his presence known but as goes Mike, so goes the Kings.

 

[bibbinator]

An interview with Mike Bibby is an exercise in studied nothingness.

 

[chelle]

All I know is that Bibby has been our most dependable and consistent player. Yes, he had had some bad games with some brain lapses, but what do you expect? He has played EVERY game for the past 2 seasons - without exception- at mostly extended minutes. I am sure that at our own jobs we have been less than perfect at least once in the last 2 years. If you added up all the games where we believe he did not really show up, it still would not equal the number of games most have missed for various reasons.

Having Bibby, Brad, and Peja as our "core leaders" failed miserably. I am not sure if that is attributed to his lack of leadership or of another's lack of willingness to follow. It honestly does not concern me much. What does, is that whatever they are doing appears to be working now.

Our team does NOT fuction well without him on the floor. How many times have we seen him go out of the game and the offense stagnate or fall apart all together? In the last seconds of a game, I STILL WANT BIBBY INVOLVED IN THE PLAY. Glue or no glue, our TEAM works best with him in the mix. We owe the fact that we made it to the playoffs in the first place to Bibby as much as Ron and Adleman.

 

[KingCookie]

Bibby doesn't like talking in front of a camera, answering stupid questions night in and night out. I am positive he's a completely different dude behind the scenes and that he's a great teammate. I know because I am Scot Pollard...??

 

[Insomniacal Fan]

I think Bibby is more of a strut than the glue. He's there to resist longitudinal compression.