How about Bill Walton permanently replacing Reynolds?

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Strangely enough, I only find Napear to be tolerable when he's paired with Walton. Napear's passive aggressive banter when he has to be paired with Walton is highly amusing to me. It seems like, at least once a broadcast, he wants to scream "SHUT THE **** UP!" but, at the same time, it's almost like he's afraid of Walton.

 

[LWP777]

Jerry and Grant are two of the most fair announcers in the league. If you don't believe me, try listening to some of the other announcing teams around the league. Anyone that thinks Reynolds doesn't know what he's talking about is an idiot. He's been a part of professional basketball for 50 years. He's been a head coach in the NBA. I've been lucky enough to have sat down with him on a few occasions and talked basketball. The man is a wealth of knowledge. He may appear as a country bumpkin on the broadcasts, but thats just Jerry trying to be intertaining. And personally, I think he does a good job of seperating his entertaining side from his professional side. He's a lot tougher guy in person.



As for Grant, if you separate his TV broadcasts from his radio broadcasts, there's a distinct difference. On his radio show he can be quite negative and abrasive, but on TV, he's an entirely different personality. He'll be critical of our players if needed and he'll praise our players if deserved.

Walton drives me almost insane. I tend to be a logical person, and when someone spews out crap, thats not based on anything other than pure BS, I start to tune out big time. There were moments last night when I thought Walton wanted to have sex with Ray Allen. I mean my god, enough already! We get it, the Celtics are sitting on the right hand of god, and should be worshiped forever. Thompson is in the running as one of the best PF's in the NBA. Cousins can't rebound. Thornton never passes the ball, but somehow had 4 assists at the time of the statement. Thornton is out of control. Thornton is the best player on the floor. Wait, Thompson is the best player on the floor. Allen and Pierce are a couple of the hardest working players in the league. Garnett doesn't join them in the workouts. But no one denys his dedication, just look at the dedicated look on his face. This man spews out more crap than anyone I know that was a national announcer. Almost none of based on facts.

And for the one extreme or the other folks, none of this means I hate Bill Walton. I just don't like listening to him, and will turn off the volume on the next game he broadcasts.

Baja, you're missing the sarcasm and humor that Bill Walton beautifully exudes. That's what makes him great. He knows exactly what he is doing and saying. He makes extreme comments all the time because that's his sense of humor. Like last night when he was comparing Ray Allen to the American River. That was awesome. Would you rather have some boring color guy who uses cliches and canned statements all the time? Lighten up Amigo!

 

[pshn80]

The most I want of Walton for the Kings is an occasional visit as now. He's too much to take too often. National recognition means diddily to me. I like Napear and Reynolds. Let's stick with them that brought us even though some call Reynolds Petrie's little assistant. Like him. He and I got to the arena the same year. You want 'big time' go somewhere else.

 

[PurpleHaze]

Clearly, Bill Walton is a divisive LaLa land personality on Kings broadcasts (subbing for JR) to rub lots of people wrong, while others find him terribly amusing. Years ago, when I heard him on NBA telecasts and radio I just thought he was stoned or having Greatful Dead concert LSD flashbacks - with all his off-the-wall comments. Now, after recent back surgeries we can probably add assorted perscription pain relievers to the list. I much prefer the knowledgable, corny, purple-lifer JR in his usual spot next to Napear, who is a tolerable NBA announcer but horrible sour-puss personality. With all the constant shuffling of on-air "talent" in past couple years swirling around Napear and G-Man, it looks like Maloofs are considering replacements and maybe not satisfied with what they have. Also, retirements or reduced work loads for JR and G-Man can't be that far off.

 

[pdizo916]

Can we please just get rid of Napear?

THIS!!!!!

I hated Walton back in the bay, but he's entertaining now, and always has been.

 

[JB_kings]

You probably should remember that Walton and Gray were hired back about the same time that the Maloofs were planning a season in Anaheim this year. They are the last artifact of the never was Anaheim Royals. I cringe every time I see those guys on a team broadcast. They should be tossed away along with all those fugly "throwback/throwforward" Royals jerseys and should never represent the Sacramento Kings ever again.

 

[bajaden]

I have, and I don't agree with a word of that first sentence. I'd be willing to bet even money that I've listened to more NBA games called by non-Kings announcers than anyone else around here, over the last decade, and Reynolds and Napear are not two of the most fair announcers in the league; even MacDonald and Lantz tend to be more even-handed.

I consider neutrality to be a better indicator of "fairness" than whether the announcers are being critical of the home team. Reynolds and Napear, relative to other announcers, in my opinion, are rarely critical, and even less often neutral. When the Kings are getting pounded, it seems much more likely that you'll hear Reynolds and Napear pontificate on what the Kings are doing poorly than what the other team is doing well.

Am I missing something here. When the announcers are talking about what their team is doing poorly, thats being critical. I've heard Grant be critical of Cousins and his tendecy to make silly fouls many times. Jerry comments on players being out of control, or picking up their dribble in traffic. He's been critical Fredette's tendecy to leave his feet to pass the ball. By the same token, I've heard Jerry and Grant both give praise to players on the other team. Maybe we just hear what we want to hear. Try listening to a Knicks broadcast sometime.

Look, many times its just a matter of taste. I happen to like the eastcoast type of broadcaster. But they tend to be abrasive. Try listening to Mike and the Maddog sometime. I also realize its not for everyone. So if you enjoy Walton, have at it. He's not for me.

 

[bajaden]

Baja, you're missing the sarcasm and humor that Bill Walton beautifully exudes. That's what makes him great. He knows exactly what he is doing and saying. He makes extreme comments all the time because that's his sense of humor. Like last night when he was comparing Ray Allen to the American River. That was awesome. Would you rather have some boring color guy who uses cliches and canned statements all the time? Lighten up Amigo!

No, I'm not missing it, I just don't like it for the most part. The comment about Allen and the American river, was funny, and I had no problem with that. But his comment that the Kings don't have an elite rebounder, with Cousins fourth in the league in rebounds, was ridiculous. And then he tried to justify it by comparing Cousins to Wilt and Moses Malone, two HOF players, one of which, Wilt, was the best rebounder in the history of the NBA. That wasn't humor, that was just stupid rambling with little thought behind it. Look, like I said, its a matter of taste, and he's not in my diet.

 

[D13]

I really like Grant and Jerry. I also like the occasional Bill Walton in there for fun and change of pace. To each his own. Just listen to some other boring broadcasts around the league... we got it good.

 

[Heuge]

No!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Am I missing something here. When the announcers are talking about what their team is doing poorly, thats being critical. I've heard Grant be critical of Cousins and his tendecy to make silly fouls many times. Jerry comments on players being out of control, or picking up their dribble in traffic. He's been critical Fredette's tendecy to leave his feet to pass the ball. By the same token, I've heard Jerry and Grant both give praise to players on the other team. Maybe we just hear what we want to hear. Try listening to a Knicks broadcast sometime.

Look, many times its just a matter of taste. I happen to like the eastcoast type of broadcaster. But they tend to be abrasive. Try listening to Mike and the Maddog sometime. I also realize its not for everyone. So if you enjoy Walton, have at it. He's not for me.

I don't know whether or not you've been informed, bajaden, but I've lived on the east coast for, roughly, ninety percent of my life: I've heard Mike and the Maddog. Not a fan.

And I, in fact, said nothing at all about liking Walton. What I said was that Walton makes Napear tolerable. The two are mutually exclusive.

 

[king4life89]

walton always trys talking about how good th elakers are and blah blah blah he also trys to talk crap bout the kings in a way grant is the one who somewhat ignores him and changes the subject at times....im good with jerry and grant f it

 

[jthompson1]

Please tell me someone heard him talk about how he doesn't like charges lmao

 

[Glenn]

Please tell me someone heard him talk about how he doesn't like charges lmao

I did. It was also clearly his opinion. He compared it to a flop although the NBA seems to allow it and these guys taking a charge are getting creamed and not just flopping.


Edit: As Jerry would say, you have a right to be somewhere.

 

[jthompson1]

I did. It was also clearly his opinion. He compared it to a flop although the NBA seems to allow it and these guys taking a charge are getting creamed and not just flopping.


Edit: As Jerry would say, you have a right to be somewhere.

I realize it was his opinion, just thought it was amusing, saying that it isn't apart of basketball.

 

[swisshh]

I've listened to a lot of other team's announcers and there's nothing special about Grant and Jerry. Often, I'll be hearing the other team's guys on LP and enjoying the work and see people trashing them on this forum because they said something negative (yet entirely true) about the Kings. Jerry has been a GM, a coach, and more, and he's pretty much been a failure at all of those things. You can retain your job if you smile and say the right things to the right people even if your success is entirely lacking. Grant and Jerry aren't even the best announcers for their own team. They're not even close to Garry's league to be honest.

Walton wouldn't ever do a regular job and I'd get tired of his act pretty fast. What I'd love for the Maloofs to do is to hire back Kayte Christensen and have her replace Jerry. I don't think Grant could handle that though. Napear prefers being paired with doofs and not people who can challenge him, and Kayte spits quite a bit of knowledge when she analyses.

edit: If Grant had a clue, he'd counter Walton's charging rant by pointing out that charging has become more and more common as the offensive player has become more and more protected by officiating. If defenders followed Walton's route of jumping to block the shot, they'd all have Cousins-esque foul trouble every game. Then you'd have an interesting conversation on the air. Imagine that!

 

[pshn80]

I like Slamson because he is very entertaining and doesn't say anything. I guess that wouldn't work very well on TV or radio. "And now" is too loud but he's good at the old Chicago Bulls intro.

 

[Livinthedream]

I've listened to a lot of other team's announcers and there's nothing special about Grant and Jerry. Often, I'll be hearing the other team's guys on LP and enjoying the work and see people trashing them on this forum because they said something negative (yet entirely true) about the Kings. Jerry has been a GM, a coach, and more, and he's pretty much been a failure at all of those things. You can retain your job if you smile and say the right things to the right people even if your success is entirely lacking. Grant and Jerry aren't even the best announcers for their own team. They're not even close to Garry's league to be honest.

Walton wouldn't ever do a regular job and I'd get tired of his act pretty fast. What I'd love for the Maloofs to do is to hire back Kayte Christensen and have her replace Jerry. I don't think Grant could handle that though. Napear prefers being paired with doofs and not people who can challenge him, and Kayte spits quite a bit of knowledge when she analyses.

edit: If Grant had a clue, he'd counter Walton's charging rant by pointing out that charging has become more and more common as the offensive player has become more and more protected by officiating. If defenders followed Walton's route of jumping to block the shot, they'd all have Cousins-esque foul trouble every game. Then you'd have an interesting conversation on the air. Imagine that!

^^^ This. nuff said.

 

[jpsls]

Why did they get rid of Kayte anyways?

 

[ppine]

My most enjoyable 10 minutes of the Kings' season last night was sometime after the the end of the third quarter when the game was definitely going our way. Right before the commercial break Walton announces (paraphrasing). "The Kings can do no wrong, they have the Celtics completely under control: they are putting on a clinic." Later he said "this is a great night for the Kings, the fans, and everyone in Sacramento." Some people do not get his humor and sarcasm. Lighten up.

 

[Bricklayer]

Why did they get rid of Kayte anyways?

stupidity.

rumors were it might have been a catty thing with Mrs. Maloof. But she may also have been too upfront and critical for them -- gotta have your yes men. Remember that they had already shot out her tires by pinning her into the thankless Jim Gray role her last year when her great strength was as an analyst.

 

[Bricklayer]

My most enjoyable 10 minutes of the Kings' season last night was sometime after the the end of the third quarter when the game was definitely going our way. Right before the commercial break Walton announces (paraphrasing). "The Kings can do no wrong, they have the Celtics completely under control: they are putting on a clinic." Later he said "this is a great night for the Kings, the fans, and everyone in Sacramento." Some people do not get his humor and sarcasm. Lighten up.

And some people impute humor where there is none to explain the inexplicable.

Walton is a like a dog who somebody threw a snack to after he pooped on the kitchen floor. Now he just won't stop. Master of sarcasm my ***. More a pathetic figure than anything else.

 

[The Hammer]

Please tell me someone heard him talk about how he doesn't like charges lmao

I did. Over and over. But in a way I respect his opinion. It's a common old school opinion. Walton's kind of a purist. He uses the game to express his moral and ethical beliefs, which, personally, I think is kinda cool.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Please tell me someone heard him talk about how he doesn't like charges lmao

I did. It was also clearly his opinion. He compared it to a flop although the NBA seems to allow it and these guys taking a charge are getting creamed and not just flopping.


Edit: As Jerry would say, you have a right to be somewhere.

Utterly understandable. And, a position that I can sympathize with. Walton comes from an era where taking charges was something you did if you couldn't play defense. And, depending on your point of view, that's something that can still be thought of as true, today. Hell, Jason Ross claims to have heard from Cousins' own mouth, when asked why he decided to get good at taking charges, "Because I figured out I couldn't block shots."

 

[The Hammer]

Why did they get rid of Kayte anyways?

Exactly as Brick said, sheer stupidity.

She would have been excellent as a tv color person, basically in Jerry's role but with more insight. Would have very much enriched the basketball viewing experience because she was so insightful, but also, of course, could have been a great calling card for the Kings to have the first, great, female color person/analyst. Of course would have driven up ratings, and not only for her good looks.

 

[Bricklayer]

Please tell me someone heard him talk about how he doesn't like charges lmao

The only moment of the night I was not cringing through. Charges are for *******. Its really a rule perversion that's been allowed to creep in. "Taking a charge" as in running underneath a guy was never supposed to be a "play". Charging was put in to describe exactly what it says -- when somebody legitmately just ran you over. When he initated the penalty during the course of the game. You are not supposed to be able to go create a penalty yourself by falling on your ***. Its half a step from a flop in many cases.

And when your bigman is a charge taker rather than a shotblocker...well, that's when you get to be the worst defensive team in basketball again. In DeMarcus's case don't think he ever will be a shotblocker. That's why losing Daly was such a blow. Every guard in the league eyes light up when he sees us out there. Not only are our perimeter personnel easy to beat, but there is absolutel nothing scary about our backline. Ooh, he might take a charge on me. Ooh, I'm scared. Yeah right. Taking a charge is about as intimidating as painting your nails.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I like Bill Walton but no. Plus he needs to be with Snapper for his schtick to work right.

 

[Kingsfan23]

Now that we are at it, would someone like to explain to me the point of Fat Lever? No ties to Sacramento.. You can get someone like Doug Christie or someone who is beloved by the community next to Gerould

 

[BMiller52]

I love Bill Walton but I also love Jerry Reynolds. NAPIER is the one who can go.

Agreed. Grant is a jerk.

 

[BMiller52]

Now that we are at it, would someone like to explain to me the point of Fat Lever? No ties to Sacramento.. You can get someone like Doug Christie or someone who is beloved by the community next to Gerould

I don't think Doug is really going to be associated with the Kings much anymore. He and his wife are basically becoming pornography producers. SMH