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Don't know why he would still cover the Kings.
Don't know why he would still cover the Kings.
I would consider this horrible news for sports journalism. Considering that a not-very-loved local paper guy is leaving local paper which is dumping sports writers ... ok, writing on the wall there, just part of the slow death of American media. I have a love hate with the beat writers for all the teams I follow.
But I can't really help but feel like what is supposed to be a premium online sports news source like The Athletic could/should do Kings fans better then giving them the local guy they've mostly hated on for free. Am I way off base here?
Sacbee is done
Uhg... Why Jones? The Athletic has been scooping up some talented journalist/sports insiders. I feel like Jones was less connected to the Kings than AV. Should have gone after Cunningham/Ham.
Stick a fork in them, with glee!!
I would consider this horrible news for sports journalism. Considering that a not-very-loved local paper guy is leaving local paper which is dumping sports writers ... ok, writing on the wall there, just part of the slow death of American media. I have a love hate with the beat writers for all the teams I follow.
But I can't really help but feel like what is supposed to be a premium online sports news source like The Athletic could/should do Kings fans better then giving them the local guy they've mostly hated on for free. Am I way off base here?
When I think about a premium sports page which is what the Athletic markets itself as being, I want more than just a beat reporter. I want critical yet clinical analysis. Hard hitting but fair. I want unique takes but no hot takes. Incidentally that is not Voisin either. But since you mention Kreidler, that is the sort of writer in his prime that I would pay to read articles from. Jason Jones has yet to make his way into that category which is what I was lamenting.I've interacted with Jason Jones up close and personal and in person - as in at a pre-draft workout. We actually sat next to each other in the media room. I don't remember all the players who worked out that day, but I do remember Dionte Christmas was one of them. Jason knew who I was - and he wasn't impressed by a representative from a Kings website. I wasn't impressed because he was a Laker fan. It was a pretty stony silence for the whole time I was there.
I've been as critical (if not moreso) as anyone here of Jason Jones. I think people are being unfair to him now, though, as I've watched his growth as a reporter and I'm about as happy with him as I've been with anyone since Mark Kreidler. Does he get all the information some of you want? Nope. Would any reporter be able to get that info? Also nope. I've been there, guys, and it's not a walk in the park. As much as some of you detest him, I think you have to acknowledge that he's done the job (especially the past few years) with objectivity. He's presented facts, not opinions - which is the main difference between a reporter and a columnist (which is what Voisin was).
I wish Jason luck with The Athletic. I think he'll do a credible job.
Jason Jones gets beat to the story or info all the time by guys such as Sean Cunningham. It’s true. Plus he’s a Laker fan and a Dodger fan.I've interacted with Jason Jones up close and personal and in person - as in at a pre-draft workout. We actually sat next to each other in the media room. I don't remember all the players who worked out that day, but I do remember Dionte Christmas was one of them. Jason knew who I was - and he wasn't impressed by a representative from a Kings website. I wasn't impressed because he was a Laker fan. It was a pretty stony silence for the whole time I was there.
I've been as critical (if not moreso) as anyone here of Jason Jones. I think people are being unfair to him now, though, as I've watched his growth as a reporter and I'm about as happy with him as I've been with anyone since Mark Kreidler. Does he get all the information some of you want? Nope. Would any reporter be able to get that info? Also nope. I've been there, guys, and it's not a walk in the park. As much as some of you detest him, I think you have to acknowledge that he's done the job (especially the past few years) with objectivity. He's presented facts, not opinions - which is the main difference between a reporter and a columnist (which is what Voisin was).
I wish Jason luck with The Athletic. I think he'll do a credible job.
Uhg... Why Jones? The Athletic has been scooping up some talented journalist/sports insiders. I feel like Jones was less connected to the Kings than AV. Should have gone after Cunningham/Ham.
Jason Jones gets beat to the story or info all the time by guys such as Sean Cunningham. It’s true. Plus he’s a Laker fan and a Dodger fan.
I have yet to see Ham with any real thought of his own. I'm still shocked that he has somehow slid into a relatively high profile "insider" position on comcast. It's baffling to me. Seems like a nice guy, but listening to him ramble on his podcast was more than I could take.Cunningham does a great job and is connected.
Ham? He’s not connected. Someone else will break news and 40 minutes later he will tweet sources confirm. Happens every time.
I have yet to see Ham with any real thought of his own. I'm still shocked that he has somehow slid into a relatively high profile "insider" position on comcast. It's baffling to me. Seems like a nice guy, but listening to him ramble on his podcast was more than I could take.