Breaking News: Musselman is the New head coach

[Superman]

I think we can all say we wanted to have Elie as coach. THinking about Musselman as coach, I think he actually might be good for the Kings. I guess only time will tell. I am curious to see what Artest is going to say about it.

I didn't want Elie either. I want Rick Adelman, actually.

Don't mind Musselman, but I'm not sold on him. I'd like to have a more experienced coach - one with a winning record, maybe - to take the reins. Musselman might be good for the Kings. I will support him, as I would anyone who was hired here. But I don't think he was the most qualified, and he has a LOT to prove.

Still, this is a major upgrade over what almost happened.

 

[HndsmCelt]

www.yahoo.com
"Whisenant, a longtime friend of the Maloofs who never played or coached in the NBA, was thought to be the family's choice for the job last weekend. But reports of his candidacy were widely blasted by fans and media in Sacramento, and Whisenant never got a second interview in Las Vegas."

Hmmmm........can't imagine where that came from....good job Kings fans!!

Does this mean Kingsfans.com flexed it's mussel?

 

[SkinnerBox]

Well, I guess we'll see how Ron and Bonzi respond to not being treated with the subtlety that Adelman brought to the table. Not to be pessimistic, but we might just see all the downsides to the Artest trade come out next year. Then again, maybe the players love him and we win a championship, what do I know.

 

[VF21]

Does this mean Kingsfans.com flexed it's mussel?

wow.

I do believe HndsmCelt has won the official Kingsfans.com award for FIRST use of a pun involving KF AND the new coach.

Nice work, Celt.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

yay no whiz!

YESSSSSS!!! MUSS!!!!! NO WHIZ!!!(although I'm glad he's still with the Monarchs, as well) Now, let the REAL fun of the offseason begin...and the mystery as to what moves may happen now that we have a new skipper at the healm makes me anxious.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

Well, I guess we'll see how Ron and Bonzi respond to not being treated with the subtlety that Adelman brought to the table. Not to be pessimistic, but we might just see all the downsides to the Artest trade come out next year. Then again, maybe the players love him and we win a championship, what do I know.

I'm TRYING not to think about that, and in the grand scheme of forward inertia, I'm trying to delete the 'pasts' of our players from my memory.

 

[GoGoGadget]

Makes me happy!!!! I must admit that I am partial to southern boys who know how to play the bongos!

I care not how he plays the bongos.




Given his choice of bongo playing ensemble, I care much more about how frequently he plays the bongos.

 

[Andriod_KiNg]

Nice Job, Maloofs made a good choice here, should keep people happy for a while.

 

[Warhawk]

Artest said in an interview with Mike Lamb and Marty McNeil (filling in for vacationing Grant) that he was fine with an intense coach and has worked with some before and it's cool (at St. Johns, I think). Didnt know who Muss was at first, then saw a picture and recognized him.

Ron said he heard Whiz was going to be the coach and was cool with that after seeing the defensive intensity and sometime full-court press he employed. He was all set for Coach Whiz (although he couldn't pronounce the name) and then heard it wasn't him and Muss got the job.

Of course, what would you expect him to say in an interview, but he seemed good with it. Said Muss might kick a few guys in the behind that need it to play with more intensity.

Interview is here:

http://sports1140.com/article.asp?id=48647

Also an interview with Garry St.Jean re: Muss as well.

 

[Rockmeister]

Said Muss might kick a few guys in the behind that need it to play with more intensity.

One player that needs to play with more intensity: Brad Miller. However, I'm hoping he gets traded.

 

[NJO]

No guarantees here (how could there be when the guy has never had a winning season in the NBA), but Muss was certainly one of the reasonable choices out there on the market. A promising young coach who was almost sure to get another look from somebody out there.

Think he's a good hands on Xs and Os guy, and I think initially at least he should be able to drive the team. Should be in pretty good shape to start next year I hope. The question will be whether he eventually wears out his welcome like he did in Golden State. Doesn't matter how good you are on a chalkboard if your players just stop listening to you.

I am not so worried. Coaches tend to do better the second time around. Look at Bill Belicheck. He sucked a big one in Cleaveland. Was fired and was a assitant for awhile. Licked his wounds came back and the rest is history. I can only hope this is the NBA equivalent.

 

[coolhandluke]

From Yahoo! AP article

Musselman, who wowed the Maloofs by writing a 100-page scouting report on the Kings for his second interview Thursday night, didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

<snipped>

The Maloofs also interviewed Golden State assistant Mario Elie and Sacramento Monarchs coach John Whisenant for the job, but Musselman won over the entire clan -- including Colleen Maloof, mother of the four sons who preside over the family's extensive business empire -- and president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie.

Musselman showed up to his interview with the Maloofs carrying a lengthy report on his opinions of the Kings' season, as well as his plans for their future.

"We saw that, and we thought it was great," Joe Maloof said.

For full article: Link

 

[kennadog]

From Sports Illustrated

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/marty_burns/06/02/musselman.reax/index.html

This is part of Marty Burns column. Sounds like Coach Musselman is pretty excited.

After his initial interview in Las Vegas last week, Musselman told me he felt better about the Kings situation than he did about any previous one in his career. He said he came away convinced that the Maloofs were committed to winning, and that the roster was conducive to success. "I really like all the people involved there," he said.

 

[DocHolliday]

For full article: Link

a 100 page scouting report?? Holy jesus. Well we know he doesn't have any trouble doing his homework.

 

[Bad Boy Bo]

a 100 page scouting report?? Holy jesus. Well we know he doesn't have any trouble doing his homework.

Well, we sure knows he's dedicated.

 

[zeke04]

I think this will work out well. Hanging out with vets like Hubie Brown, Mike Fertelo(sp?) and Jerry West in between your first and second head coaching jobs is not too shabby.

 

[Packt]

I was slightly more enamored with Elie, but Muss was my second choice of the three.

Mussleman’s name was around since last summer when it looked like Adelmen probably wasn’t going to be around. I did some reading up on him around that time and he seemed like a good candidate. Almost a year later and now he’s officially hired. A product of his dad if I recall correctly. We’ll see how things go, but I am excited by this hiring.

I hope he learned a lot from his experience in Oakland and will adjust accordingly, and he ends up like previous Oakland related individuals that ended up here in Sac.

 

[Kings113]

Musselman it is, I'm cool with that. I like and am intrigued by what I've gathered on him, and Artest has already said he likes the hire. Fits what the Maloofs were going after, and this team I think will suit Muss better than that Warriors team did, as well as being different. Along with 3 years passing.

Shouldn't be any problems with Bonzi, as that was all Fratello, and there is no evidence of Muss being involved with the minutes dispute. Nor with the latest of Fratello and Bobby Jackson, having the same problem with utilization as Bonzi did.

Glad it's not Whisenant, while I did say I was open to it, I wouldn't be too fine with it.

 

[Kings113]

Actually there is evidence, from the Grizzlies announcer, and said Bonzi didn't have a problem with Musselman in an interview. Obviously after Bonzi had left.

 

[KevinMartin'sShotDoctor]

I care not how he plays the bongos.




Given his choice of bongo playing ensemble, I care much more about how frequently he plays the bongos.

But did you ever see McConaughey on TV the time he talked about eating sandwiches with his family? He went on and on about the explosion of ketchup in his mouth, etc. It was painful to watch. He seemed a bit out there and a bit dim, and even if you look like Matthew McConaughey it might start to get tedious to be around you.

Or at least I tell myself that my sterling personality is worth something.

Coach Muss should pursue Cruz to keep up with Phil Jackson and Tony Parker.

 

[SacKings384]

My girlfriends sister escorted him at an awards show, and she said he smells so unbelievably bad, eventually you get used to it, but in the beginning it's unbearable.

 

[ParniValjak]

a 100 page scouting report?? Holy jesus. Well we know he doesn't have any trouble doing his homework.

Tell me about it. I think we got ourselves a workaholic and that fine by me. Generally coaches who are impecable at preparation end up being successful in coaching. Hope coach Muss is the same

 

[KingKong]

100 pages....god damn. That's dedication right there.

 

[Bricklayer]

Tell me about it. I think we got ourselves a workaholic and that fine by me. Generally coaches who are impecable at preparation end up being successful in coaching. Hope coach Muss is the same

That's the uptick and why he's remained a prospect in the league.

The question, and probably determinant of whether he succeeds or fails, will be about his people skills. The all important aspect of ego management that is by far the most important aspect of NBA coaching. Let's hope he's learned and advanced since Golden State. Fratello is the wrong mentor for that kind of thing, and probably one of the reasons there has been a cap on his acheivement as a coach. But maybe Muss learned something getting to play relative "good cop" to Fratello's screaming midget routine.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I just don't think the GS experience should be given too much weight. GS was going nowhere and the players were more concerned with personal glories than winning a title. The fact that he got them within a few wins of .500 when just about every other coach they've tried struggles to win 20 something games tells you something he's doing must be right. I think its clear that the Maloofs had a certain mold of coach in mind to replace Adelman and that whoever it was is not going to be a pushover. With the probable exception of Elie I think Musselman will be a lot easier for the players to get along with and respond to than a Whis or a PJC or other tough minded defense oriented coach.

 

[GoGoGadget]

He seemed a bit out there and a bit dim, and even if you look like Matthew McConaughey it might start to get tedious to be around you.

Or at least I tell myself that my sterling personality is worth something.

That's okay with me. I like 'em cute and stupid.

 

[GoGoGadget]

Fratello's screaming midget routine.

You forgot "waxen."

Seriously, the man looks like a Madame Tussauds version of himself.

 

[Wuster]

That's the uptick and why he's remained a prospect in the league.

The question, and probably determinant of whether he succeeds or fails, will be about his people skills. The all important aspect of ego management that is by far the most important aspect of NBA coaching. Let's hope he's learned and advanced since Golden State. Fratello is the wrong mentor for that kind of thing, and probably one of the reasons there has been a cap on his acheivement as a coach. But maybe Muss learned something getting to play relative "good cop" to Fratello's screaming midget routine.

Really? It's pretty important but by far? That's a stretch.

 

[whozit]

I would think it might be the most important intangible, but if you don't have your X and Os down pat it will be an excercise in futility. St.Jean and his positive outlook anyone?

 

[Bricklayer]

Really? It's pretty important but by far? That's a stretch.

Not a stretch at all.

Its why I think most people don't understand NBA coaching. Why they continue to think this college coach or that WNBA coach or whoever can succeed somehow because "he knows basketball". Big whoop de doo. If a guy loses his team, there is absolutely nothing he can put on the chalkboard that is going to let them defeat a more cohesive unit, or build for the future. If you don't have the team's confidence and support, you have nothing. Just ask Flip Saunders about now. Ask Larry Brown. The most brilliant basketball coaching mind has no expression on court unless the players are willing to cooperate. An NBA coaching position is much more about being accepted as the leader of a group of elite professionals with major egos than it is about teaching basketball to guys who've spent their entire lives playing the game. Its probably got more in common with other top professional situations than it does with high school or college basketball coaching where its mostly about teaching and the players inherently respect you as an older authority figure.