Get On With It!

[Kingster]

What are the Maloofs waiting for? They must be enjoying the procession of subjects offering them alms at their Vegas court so much that they don't want it to end. "Please, sir, regale us with your coaching accomplishments. Entertain us with your brilliant conversational skills. Surprise us with your wit. Charm us with your charisma (that Rambis guy didn't cut it with the glasses). This is just too much fun...."

 

[Purple Reign]

Just heard Peter Vessey on 1140. He is 99 percent sure that the new coach will be Reggie Theus. He is also the guy who said Ron Artest was going to be traded to Sacramento. Take it for what it is worth. Here is a line in his New York Post column this morning......

"Reggie Theus, says someone always in the know, has emerged as the favorite (over Brian Shaw and Scott Brooks) to become the Kings' head coach".

 

[Kingster]

Just heard Peter Vessey on 1140. He is 99 percent sure that the new coach will be Reggie Theus. He is also the guy who said Ron Artest was going to be traded to Sacramento. Take it for what it is worth. Here is a line in his New York Post column this morning......

"Reggie Theus, says someone always in the know, has emerged as the favorite (over Brian Shaw and Scott Brooks) to become the Kings' head coach".

Hey's my last choice, but at this point I'd take the assistant coach of New Mexico State!

 

[kennadog]

Wow......sorry Reggie, but you'd be my last choice.

 

[Dime Dropper]

I was hoping for Shaw, but after that my choice was Reggie. Nothing wrong with getting in a young coach to gain experience while we rebuild. We could be pleasantly surprised, or he could turn out like Musselman. Either way, it's win-win. We could get a higher pick next year!

 

[OptimusRhyme]

The organization waited to long in getting a coach, hire him now and move on.

 

[Jerichoholic]

If I'm not mistaken, wasn't it the Maloofs that said the coaching decision would be mainly Petrie's call this offseason? I'm also pretty sure that Petrie said prior NBA coaching or assistant coaching experience was essential. If the new coach is Theus we know the Maloofs are pulling all the strings. Does Petrie even need to come to work anymore?

 

[VF21]

Peter Vescey is covering his bases since Reggie was the last person to interview so far.

He's been wrong more often than he's been right so I wouldn't put too much stock in this quite yet. Remember, Theus just signed a nice contract with New Mexico State.

 

[greypoupon]

Remember, Theus just signed a nice contract with New Mexico State.

Not saying that what Vescey wrote is QFT, but plenty of college coaches have signed fresh contracts only to move on to a different college job or the pros shortly thereafter. It happens often in college football and basketball. I believe Bobby Petrino (Louisville football coach) had a fairly new deal before just moving to the Atlanta Falcons just this year.

College coaches who switch jobs are more often than not are already under contract. They always seem to make sure there is some kind of escape clause that allows them to seek a better offer. Pretty sure Billy Donovan was still under contract before he started his "tenure" with the Magic.

Doesn't mean I think Vescey is right, just that I don't think Theus' current contract with NMS is going to be much of a factor in this.

 

[Emma]

I want them to tell me that they're not going to expect to get into the playoffs before they hire Reggie. Then trade away their seasoned pieces to move up, draft a high energy PF (Noah!) and go young.

The west is going to be a slaughter house for at least the next 6-8 years and I would like to see our team without a superstar learn to compete, like the 99 Kings. I think that would be fun.

I will be alright with Reggie if all of those things would happen.

 

[kupman]

When I heard Peter Vescey say that he heard from someone "who is always in the know" I figured he was talking about VF.

Why are you talking to Peter and holding back on us?

 

[Gary]

Peter Vescey is covering his bases since Reggie was the last person to interview so far.

He's been wrong more often than he's been right so I wouldn't put too much stock in this quite yet. Remember, Theus just signed a nice contract with New Mexico State.

I agree. I think th ojnly way WE would bring in Theus is to be an assistant under another coach for 2 years before taking over. But the only short term coach I am thinking of is Larry Brown, which we haven't even interviewed.

 

[VF21]

I don't think Theus would give up his job at New Mexico State to be an assistant.

 

[KevinSalvadori]

I want them to tell me that they're not going to expect to get into the playoffs before they hire Reggie. Then trade away their seasoned pieces to move up, draft a high energy PF (Noah!) and go young.

The west is going to be a slaughter house for at least the next 6-8 years and I would like to see our team without a superstar learn to compete, like the 99 Kings. I think that would be fun.

I will be alright with Reggie if all of those things would happen.

I wouldn't. The former fan favorite thing only lasts so long. I'm a Tigers fan, and when Trammell was coach, his honeymoon period ended with disaster. I don't see this being any more than a temporary salve, so why not get someone more related to the present state of the NBA, like Shaw or Brooks?

Baffling.

 

[VF21]

I think the most likely explanation is that Petrie is not going to be rushed. He's going to get it right, at least in his mind, so he doesn't have to worry about doing it again in the foreseeable future. That's another reason why I believe Larry Brown won't be interviewed. Petrie and the Maloofs don't want another temporary head coach, IMHO.

The coach doesn't really become important until the players are in place, anyway. He doesn't determine the draft pick and he certainly doesn't initiate trades. Those are Petrie's milieu.

I suspect we'll have a new coach when Petrie and the Maloofs are convinced they've found the best available candidate for the future of the Kings.

Just my two cents, of course, but it's the only thing that really makes any sense. Now you can argue about whether or not you think they're taking too long, but that's their decision to make. Their timetable certainly doesn't have to conform to a bunch of over-anxious, bored fans.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

I don't think Theus would give up his job at New Mexico State to be an assistant.

Not so sure about that, everyone has their price these days. I do agree with the Maloofs and Petrie being patient thing to get the right guy for the job, but you never know...I want Shaw...but wouldnt be terribly disappointed if Theus got the job, I dont think he would tank or become the Kings' version of Alan Trammell by any means, the guy can coach. But, I know whoever comes in here will have a tough job the first couple of years, thats for sure.

 

[Bricklayer]

The coach is actually CONSIDERABLY important, or would be in a competent franchise, as we swing into player acquisition.

You would not, for instance, acquire the same personnel for Mike D'Antoni as you would for Pat Riley. Trades wil be different, draft picks might be different, and just how inspired are FAs going to be to come to a team which is clearly completely lost at this point, not even knowing who the coach is going to be, what the style of play is going to be, whether its a rebuild or a mediocrity push. If I were a player I wouldn't touch this place with a ten foot pole right now. Might not even after they got the coach. But certainly would not while Rupe da Hoop was still in the running for the job.

28 of the 30 teams in the league know who is going to lead their squad next year. Our lone companion in confusion is Seattle, who, well suck and are in chaos.

 

[VF21]

It's only June 19. We aren't going to get either Mike D'Antoni or Pat Riley, so it doesn't make that much difference which assistant coach or college coach we bring in as far as potential player acquisitions are concerned.

Once again, we'll agree to disagree. While I wish it wasn't taking so long, I would rather Petrie and the Maloofs get it right and not have to do it again. But I'm nowhere near as disenchanted as you with the entire front office, so perhaps the best position is somewhere in between. I still have faith and hope for the franchise and the belief that Petrie can do an adequate job.

 

[VF21]

Not so sure about that, everyone has their price these days.

Do we even know what the salary comparison is between a head coach at New Mexico State and an assistant coach for the Kings? I had the feeling it might not be a promotion, especially since Theus was rewarded (if memory serves) with a pretty nice contract after New Mexico's excellent showing.

 

[kupman]

The coach is actually CONSIDERABLY important, or would be in a competent franchise, as we swing into player acquisition.

You would not, for instance, acquire the same personnel for Mike D'Antoni as you would for Pat Riley. Trades wil be different, draft picks might be different.....

I guess it depends on how you look at it. Do you pick players to fit the new coach or do you pick the coach to fit the new players?

Plus, I do not buy that we are lost. We may be just taking our time to find a new coach.

 

[greypoupon]

Once again, we'll agree to disagree. While I wish it wasn't taking so long, I would rather Petrie and the Maloofs get it right and not have to do it again

I think most people agree with that, but they would rather the Maloofs not have anything to do with this, and for good reason.

It's a basketball decision. It's just like a draft pick or trade. You want your basketball savy GM to be making it. With the exception of a trade/signing that involves a large financial aspect to it, the Maloofs shouldn't be looking to be this involved.

Perhaps the Maloofs feel differently about this. Maybe they think a coach's relationship with the owner goes beyond basketball. Maybe they think an owner's relationship with a 1st round draft pick isn't important, but their relationship with the coach is. That's up to them, but I think most fans feel an owner doesn't need to be any more of a buddy to the coach than any particular player on the team.

 

[Bricklayer]

Because obviously it takes competent front offices 3 months to find a coach, and the longer it lasts, the better choice it is in the end?

Hardly. They've already exposed themselves, again, for about the 100th time in the last few years. The probelm is now not that they look like idiots -- that part is already established. Its that now its reached such a point that it is beginning to interfere with the rather serious business of rebuilding a roster that won 34 games last year. At that point having the three stooges running the franchise ceases being amusing. Indecision, wavering, lack of a confidence or a formulated plan are not the same things as strategic deliberation.

 

[tyrant]

the longer you take making a decision doesnt mean that it'll be the right one. just because you took 2 hours longer than your classmates on an exam doesnt mean you've Aced it. and it certainly doesnt mean they've failed it. i would have to disagree with VF21. i know we're a bunch of bored fans, but the kings management really needs to pick up the pace here. petrie needs to pick the coach with the experience to get this team to a championship level. and do it quickly or else the few qualifed candidates that actually want this piece of $$$$ job will sign somewhere else. and we'll be stuck with another eric musselman

 

[sactownfan]

obviously other than L. Brown all the other choices are about on the same level. I see why its taking so long. they all have their pros and cons. right now its Petrie and the knuckle heads taking a hard look at what will work or fit here. each coach has risk involved and the Maloofs really dont wanna screw this up again. they're just trying to get it right.

 

[VF21]

What are the Maloofs waiting for? They must be enjoying the procession of subjects offering them alms at their Vegas court so much that they don't want it to end. "Please, sir, regale us with your coaching accomplishments. Entertain us with your brilliant conversational skills. Surprise us with your wit. Charm us with your charisma (that Rambis guy didn't cut it with the glasses). This is just too much fun...."

Ask and ye shall receive.