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Divac took over as general manager in 2015 and the Kings’ still have not approached the success the franchise had in his time as a player. He believes they are on the path to being the winning team the Kings were when he played. But initially, there was no Webber-type trade or signing like Divac that would accelerate the process to build around DeMarcus Cousins.
“When I came back it took me a couple years to realize that’s not the way it’s going to happen so we shifted to starting from scratch with the young guys and it’s getting there,” Divac said. “It’s taken us a few years, we’ve made improvement and we’re going to keep doing it until our young guys, especially De’Aaron (Fox) and Marvin (Bagley III) get there. I’m sure we’re going to be competitive again.”
Just how do the Kings get there? Divac’s plan to go young and build around Fox has shown promise as Fox, in his third season, has begun to look like a future All-Star. Bagley has only played in 13 games in his second season because of a broken thumb and a sprained foot that sidelined him twice.
Divac said free agency isn’t “too different” from when he signed with the Kings in how players move. What is different is Sacramento is not as quiet on a late night as it was 21 years ago.
“The big markets, it’s still easier for them to bring the key players, but in the small markets like Sacramento, we have to make it an environment where we are a good team,” Divac said. “And obviously everyone knows about our fans and that’s a plus. And Sacramento, from the days I played and now is a different city. You have a lot of restaurants, a lot of new places, a new arena, our ownership is together and supporting. That all plays a key in free agency.”...
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It's no secret to anyone that I support Vlade and his vision for the Kings. I know there are those who feel otherwise but I don't think anyone can doubt his commitment to trying to make the Kings relevant again.
Divac took over as general manager in 2015 and the Kings’ still have not approached the success the franchise had in his time as a player. He believes they are on the path to being the winning team the Kings were when he played. But initially, there was no Webber-type trade or signing like Divac that would accelerate the process to build around DeMarcus Cousins.
“When I came back it took me a couple years to realize that’s not the way it’s going to happen so we shifted to starting from scratch with the young guys and it’s getting there,” Divac said. “It’s taken us a few years, we’ve made improvement and we’re going to keep doing it until our young guys, especially De’Aaron (Fox) and Marvin (Bagley III) get there. I’m sure we’re going to be competitive again.”
Just how do the Kings get there? Divac’s plan to go young and build around Fox has shown promise as Fox, in his third season, has begun to look like a future All-Star. Bagley has only played in 13 games in his second season because of a broken thumb and a sprained foot that sidelined him twice.
Divac said free agency isn’t “too different” from when he signed with the Kings in how players move. What is different is Sacramento is not as quiet on a late night as it was 21 years ago.
“The big markets, it’s still easier for them to bring the key players, but in the small markets like Sacramento, we have to make it an environment where we are a good team,” Divac said. “And obviously everyone knows about our fans and that’s a plus. And Sacramento, from the days I played and now is a different city. You have a lot of restaurants, a lot of new places, a new arena, our ownership is together and supporting. That all plays a key in free agency.”...
https://theathletic.com/1875343/202...him-to-sign-with-the-kings/?source=dailyemail
(There's a lot of excellent content in The Athletic. If you don't subscribe, you might want to consider it. Sam Amick and Jason Jones are doing some good stuff there IMHO, among others.)
It's no secret to anyone that I support Vlade and his vision for the Kings. I know there are those who feel otherwise but I don't think anyone can doubt his commitment to trying to make the Kings relevant again.