I bet they select Mario Elie

[CruzDude]

The Maloofs are more sensitive to customer service and the fans than any owner in the league and in most pro sports. But even they cannot igonore 95% fan disapproval for Whiz anymore than they can ignore his zero experience in NBA in any capacity.

Mario on the other hand, played on championship teams, is known for his defense, has been in the ranks as an assistant coach, one year a championship year with the Spurs, and has been friends with a key player for many years. He can talk the talk and walk the walk and he has a ring on his finger from the NBA. He is young like the Maloofs and has come up through the ranks like the Maloofs and is very approachable and easy to communicate with.

Henry Turner may have been all the same except for one key item: Henry was a very quiet, easy going guy. Normally not a knock but this is not a normal situation. Musselman is a question mark in my mind. Two years with the Warriors is just not a glowing endorsement.

 

[nebs]

And if Mario can't get it done, they can always hire Whiz.

I want Mario Elie.

 

[Burrito06]

+1. I to want Mario Elie but I still believe the Maloofs have their mind made up on who they want. It has become very clear.

 

[Ryan]

i don't know about Mario. Can he really handle Ron and Bonzi? I hope so...

 

[DocHolliday]

i don't know about Mario. Can he really handle Ron and Bonzi? I hope so...

1. We aren't sure if Bonzi will be here next year. That can't be a main concern in the coach selection process. Also, I'm really not worried about Bonzi. He's a good guy.

2. Elie is a friend of Ron's.

 

[curitibagarrett]

Elie is good friends with Artest so there wont be a problem there

 

[Warhawk]

With SVG out of the running (who I voted for a while back in the poll), I would think he's my top choice as well.

 

[HaraWish]

The Maloofs are more sensitive to customer service and the fans than any owner in the league and in most pro sports. But even they cannot igonore 95% fan disapproval for Whiz anymore than they can ignore his zero experience in NBA in any capacity.

Do you really think so?
Then how do you explain so many fan-heartbreaking moves?

Divac, Christie, Webber, ... and finally Adelman?

I strongly suspect the Maloofs didn't care for the emotions of fans. IMHO, they may think as this way : "Emotion? No kidding. It's a business. If we lose, there'll be no fans. If we win.... "

 

[kupman]

^^^IMHO the Maloofs care about winning above all else...end of story..... and that is good enough for me.

 

[startingtohurt]

Do you really think so?
Then how do you explain so many fan-heartbreaking moves?

Divac, Christie, Webber, ... and finally Adelman?

because most reasonable people agreed with the moves because they were for the good of the franchise...hiring whiz will be a step back and most recognize that...

 

[Bricklayer]

i don't know about Mario. Can he really handle Ron and Bonzi? I hope so...

Actually I would think that Mario would be the option (of our limited choices thus far) who would have the BEST chance of handling Ron/Bonzi. Fellow burly tough guy little man. Should speak their language. Now can he coach? Be a title coach of all things? Absolutely completely unknown.

 

[keflanag]

Do you really think so?
Then how do you explain so many fan-heartbreaking moves?

Divac, Christie, Webber, ... and finally Adelman?

I strongly suspect the Maloofs didn't care for the emotions of fans. IMHO, they may think as this way : "Emotion? No kidding. It's a business. If we lose, there'll be no fans. If we win.... "

Two of those moves were no-brainers. Vlade (as he showed in LA) could barely walk down a basketball court anymore. Christie had MAJOR foot issues (as he showed in Orlando and Dallas). You realize that both of these guys retired less than a year after being let go due to injury problems, right? That's how you explain it.

As far as Webber and Adelman, I personally did not like either of those moves, but you can't say that the Maloof's aren't trying to do what's best for the team and the fans. Getting rid of Webber was to keep who we thought was the future of the franchise happy. Most of us thought that Peja would snap out of his funk and return to the 25 ppg stud he used to be once Webber was shipped out. That obviously didn't happen. The Adelman move has not been handled right, but they are trying anything to spark this team. Something is missing, and they've decided to do what every other franchise tries: new coach, new attitude. Again, I disagree with the choice of letting Adelman go ... but they are trying.

 

[John Galt]

Getting rid of Webber was to keep who we thought was the future of the franchise happy. Most of us thought that Peja would snap out of his funk and return to the 25 ppg stud he used to be once Webber was shipped out.

We???? Most of us???? You got a mouse or two in your pocket?

 

[CruzDude]

On KHTK just after 4pm Grant says no decisions on coach are immediate and that Musselmen is coming in for a 2nd interview. They then discussed why no rush as there is plenty of time before draft and that Petrie was instrumental in getting everyone to take their time about this.

As several here have said, the Maloofs may not appear to care about public or fan opinion but I'll bet they DO CARE. THis is the single most important decision of their Kings life so it has to be good.

Guess now is 2 full weeks, or maybe until/if Phoenix loses so they can talk to Ivarioni the Suns assistant (?).

 

[DocHolliday]

On KHTK just after 4pm Grant says no decisions on coach are immediate and that Musselmen is coming in for a 2nd interview. They then discussed why no rush as there is plenty of time before draft and that Petrie was instrumental in getting everyone to take their time about this.

As several here have said, the Maloofs may not appear to care about public or fan opinion but I'll bet they DO CARE. THis is the single most important decision of their Kings life so it has to be good.

Guess now is 2 full weeks, or maybe until/if Phoenix loses so they can talk to Ivarioni the Suns assistant (?).

Everyone who thinks Geoff has no say so in this whole situation, read the bolded text.

 

[SMF]

Musselman may be a fine coach.

But I still can't believe that they got rid of Rick Adelman for these choices.

These guys aren't qualified to shine Adelman's shoes. IMO!

 

[HaraWish]

Two of those moves were no-brainers. Vlade (as he showed in LA) could barely walk down a basketball court anymore. Christie had MAJOR foot issues (as he showed in Orlando and Dallas). You realize that both of these guys retired less than a year after being let go due to injury problems, right? That's how you explain it.

As far as Webber and Adelman, I personally did not like either of those moves, but you can't say that the Maloof's aren't trying to do what's best for the team and the fans. Getting rid of Webber was to keep who we thought was the future of the franchise happy. Most of us thought that Peja would snap out of his funk and return to the 25 ppg stud he used to be once Webber was shipped out. That obviously didn't happen. The Adelman move has not been handled right, but they are trying anything to spark this team. Something is missing, and they've decided to do what every other franchise tries: new coach, new attitude. Again, I disagree with the choice of letting Adelman go ... but they are trying.

Ya, I absolutely agree with you.

I think those moves were reasonable choices for the team, even though I'm a big fan of Christie and Adelman.

I just want to say the Maloofs, IMHO, would not care for the fans as primary. I mean. The priority is Team's win > Fans' taste.

 

[SacTownKid]

Do you really think so?
Then how do you explain so many fan-heartbreaking moves?

Divac, Christie, Webber, ... and finally Adelman?

I strongly suspect the Maloofs didn't care for the emotions of fans. IMHO, they may think as this way : "Emotion? No kidding. It's a business. If we lose, there'll be no fans. If we win.... "

Its all a part of rebuilding. May have been done a little too soon in the eyes of some, but better too soon than too late.

 

[SacTownKid]

Everyone who thinks Geoff has no say so in this whole situation, read the bolded text.

Or better yet listen to Petrie on this subject. He is actually TALKING for once and he says he is behind the Maloofs 100%.

 

[Kings113]

Musselman may be a fine coach.

But I still can't believe that they got rid of Rick Adelman for these choices.

These guys aren't qualified to shine Adelman's shoes. IMO!

They (Elie/Musselman) bring what we want to do with the more defensive direction. It's in their history of being involved in the sport.

Whisenant is a question though.

 

[BibityBobtyBoom]

Hubie Brown would be cool.

 

[VF21]

Hubie Brown would be cool.

Dude, he's older than Coachie...

Hubie has earned his right to just kick back and do his broadcasting gig. He would not be able to stand up to the grind of coaching.

 

[VF21]

Or better yet listen to Petrie on this subject. He is actually TALKING for once and he says he is behind the Maloofs 100%.

Well, of course he's saying he's behind the Maloofs 100%. Petrie is a class act. ANY disagreements he has with the Maloofs will be addressed privately, not in the media. And, if he says he's behind the Maloofs, then it's pretty clear IMHO that any concerns he had have already been discussed.

 

[BibityBobtyBoom]

im just throwing in names. I don't like this whole settling for coaches who MIGHT be good. We need winning coaches or proven coaches. And as there are none on the market, we should go with Elston Turner. I just love him. i don't know what it is, he seems like he is a players coach.

 

[BigWaxer]

They (Elie/Musselman) bring what we want to do with the more defensive direction. It's in their history of being involved in the sport.

Whisenant is a question though.

I agree, I think we all do... Nobody can fill RA's shoes and present the same type of resume/qualifications. With that said what is done is done and now we need what will be the best coach that is out there.

Someone said SVG was out of the running did I miss a report? Just curious, if so I assume the Kings didn't get permission to talk to him.

Whiz is not the best canidate for the job IMO. Muss for interview 2 says something to me. Maloofs do listen to the fans they have proven that. Lets see what plays out here. I was expecting an anouncement today.

 

[VF21]

BibityBobtyBoom - It's pretty obvious you're just throwing in names...

 

[quick dog]

I am still holding out for Rupe D' Hoop to be hired as the new General Manager.

Well it's almost Thursday and no announcement yet. I'll bet there is a whole lot of talking going on. Tumms around gentlemen. The Maloofs have got to feel pretty foolish about now. I would sure love to have a beer or two with Rick Adelman and discuss this situation.

I'll bet the idea of getting Adelman back has at least been mentioned at a recent Maloof planning ceance.

 

[Sptsjunkie]

But who.....

im just throwing in names. I don't like this whole settling for coaches who MIGHT be good. We need winning coaches or proven coaches. And as there are none on the market, we should go with Elston Turner. I just love him. i don't know what it is, he seems like he is a players coach.

BBB, I would agree with you except, there aren't any proven coaches out there. I would gladly take Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Larry Brown, Pat Riley (maybe), or Gregg Popovich. However, none are currently available and Petrie has said the Kings don't want Brown at this point in his career. So who is left? Any other realistic possibility coach you can name is unproven themselves. Rudy T is the only other potential coach who has won a title in the last twenty years. Flip, D' Antoni, Avery Johnson, Nate McMillen, etc. are all heavily flawed and/or still have a lot left to prove.

I think that either Musselman or Elie are good, calculated risks. Both of them have their drawbacks, but they both have solid NBA credentials and have been successful in past roles. Neither is a guarentee; however, the point here is that there isn't one out there.

 

[Bricklayer]

I'll bet the idea of getting Adelman back has at least been mentioned at a recent Maloof planning ceance.

Oh, I sincerely doubt that.

In fact I doubt the Maloofs are feeling terribly humbled at all. Its actually more likely they are petulatntly complaining about everybody "letting them run their business". In fact a little concern here will be if they do not get their way, bow to public pressure or whatnot, are they going to stay engaged, or say "**** you" to everybody who didn't rah rah their choice and further disconnect themselves.