DeMarcus Cousins divides opinions of Sacramento Kings

[Npliam]

Oh, I defend pretty much whoever gets it right on a particular issue. Many of you lack that ability and need a nice simple story with permanent black hats and white hats. I on the other hand am focused on outcomes. Whoever wants to pull for the outcomes that I think need to happen gets to be white hats for the day. If the story is correct the Maloofs didn't handle this well, they never handle anything well. But their priorities were correct, and they have every right to do whatever they want with their asset. Geoff is just an employee. Its not his franchise. If he's on the outs after this season no owner in the world is going to let their aging soon to retire manager make huge business altering decisions that will linger loing after he's gone without their say so.

Now of course the truth of the matter is you are being a hypocrite. Your irrational despite for Cousins is so great that you needed a particular outcome too. If the report had been Geoff wanted to save Cousins but the Maloofs had stepped in to suspend him and now were trying to trade him over Geoff's objections you'd be happy as a clam.

I think they got the decision right but they did it the wrong way. Now Demarcus knows he isn't really required to do anything the coach says and no matter what he does it isn't his fault. You could see that he felt justified in his poor behavior by the interview he gave and his general attitude towards the the media.

I don't have any problem with the Maloofs stepping and shortening the suspension. THey would have all the facts and should have the authority to do whatever they seem is right for the franchise. They way the did it alienates their coach and their GM and makes all the players feel as though there won't be consequences for their actions. The should have told smart and Petrie to do it, even if they didn't want to.

 

[lwc]

You might want to check out the New Arena forum. Lots of interesting stuff there about Seattle. Primarily, Seattle only comes into play if the Maloofs want to sell. The money there doesn't want an NBA tenant. They want to own (once again) an NBA team. The team would be welcome, the Maloofs not.

Thank you for the summary.

 

[Bricklayer]

I think they got the decision right but they did it the wrong way.

Don't disagree. You get your story straight behind the scenes before taking any action, then present a united front. Its like raising kids.

 

[spok22s]

Amick usually does his homework, so I'd say the article has credibility. As I said the other day, I'd heard that the Maloofs and Petrie were hardly speaking to one another, and this varifies it. Frankly, I think its long past the time for Petrie to hang them up. My fear is that someone within the orginization will be promoted to GM, and not much will change. The Kings need new blood! A different way of looking at things. And hopefully, someone with experience, and a good track record. Of course, if Petrie has been powerless the last few years, its possible that the Maloofs will just hire a yes man, but one can always hope.

I find their asking price of 500 mil almost laughable. And they ask that price because they think the franchise is mobile. So I assume that they think the value of the franchise has nothing to do with the state of the team, or where its currently playing, but only on where the team might be able to move to. And where would that be? Virginia Beach, which is a smaller market than Sacramento. Back to Kansas City, which is a divided market with two other major league teams there. I grew up in St. Louis, and I've been to Kansas City many times. Trust me, Kansas City isn't New York or L.A. The NBA has already ruled out Anaheim, but even if they did allow it, I believe they put a 100 mil relocation fee on the move. So now your up to 600 mil.

The whole thing is like a dark comedy, except the joke is on us. Don't think for a moment that I haven't thought about becoming a Clipper fan. They're a hell of a lot closer to where I live, and it would be nice to just root for a team without all the drama. My problem is that my heart is in Sacramento, so I'm dammed to endure this. So I'll continue to light candles at my Kings shrine in hope that a rich person comes riding in on a white horse and saves the day. Or, David Stern as one of his last acts, don's his black armor, mounts his large black horse, and rides toward Sacramento with bad intentions toward the Maloofs.

Hey, I can dream, can't I? Sacramento having a major league anything was once a dream. Then it was a reality. And now, its a nightmare. But then, a nightmare is a dream too!

Lol nobody says you can't root for two teams.

 

[HndsmCelt]

How much do you guys think the Maloofs will need to sell the team?

my limited understanding of their financial situation is that although they how majority ownership of the team the liablities the team has are equal or greater than the apraised value of the team at 350 mill. So in order actually see a dime from the sale they have to get close to 400 mill. and even then might not break even. In any event once the Kings are sold their only major investment would be their stock in Wells Fargo, which lost money in 2011.

 

[Kingsguy881]

my limited understanding of their financial situation is that although they how majority ownership of the team the liablities the team has are equal or greater than the apraised value of the team at 350 mill. So in order actually see a dime from the sale they have to get close to 400 mill. and even then might not break even. In any event once the Kings are sold their only major investment would be their stock in Wells Fargo, which lost money in 2011.

From the $5,000 burger, to flipping burgers. Ah, to be a Mafool....

 

[swisshh]

I might quit the team and the NBA if they trade Cousins. I just don't want to watch the kid dominate the Kings for the next decade while the Kings organization plays dumb about it.

The Kings are the biggest embarrassment in the league. I am not sure who in this organization any other fan would want doing the same thing for their team. No other fan wants the Maloofs. They don't want washed up Petrie. They laugh at Smart. The only thing associated with the Kings that any other team, management, or fan wants is Cousins. That should tell you something.

 

[pshn80]

Wins are soothing medication. Lot's of wins cures all. Best way to change the subject. Let's hope for more wins.

 

[Hoovtrain]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/225316/Cousins_Teammates_Tired_Of_Excuses

Good for those 2 teammates . Nice to see some semblance of leadership

 

[UK_King]

I bet it was Jimmer that guy is out of control.

 

[treach1976]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/225316/Cousins_Teammates_Tired_Of_Excuses

Good for those 2 teammates . Nice to see some semblance of leadership

Interesting to know who those two would be. No way to be sure of course, but if I had to guess, it would be 2 of these 5: Brooks, Cisco, Chuck, Salmons, IT.

Brooks, Cisco, Salmons, & Chuck are all Vets and could come from the "been there" angle. Brooks is my #1 guess because he's a starter. Cisco, is #2 because, although he doesn't get a lot of minutes, he's the most tenured King. Although IT is just in his second year, he seems to be a natural leader, and I could see him stepping up. He's got that Rondo-esque, "I want to be the leader" type attitude. I can't see it out of Reke (seems to be somewhat disenfranchised) or MT. And I think everyone else doesn't get enough minutes or isn't tenured enough to get to call out the best player.

 

[bajaden]

I bet it was Jimmer that guy is out of control.

My guess is that it would be from a group of, Hayes, JT, Cisco, or Thornton. I'd lean heavily toward Cisco and Hayes.

 

[jaysoonii]

It was Outlaw hes showing more signs of taking over the team!!