Kings are blowing it with fans
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Well, I'm certainly glad you're not the GM. I'd rather have the front office do nothing at all instead of make arbitrary moves. Who are we going to sign? Which quality player is out there right now that is suddenly going to be that special piece of the puzzle to make us contenders? Nobody is out there who really fits what we need, at least not at the right price. Would you rather sign an average player at a terrible price and destroy our future cap room? This is TDOS, you have to expect to be "bored".
The Kings aren't blowing it with the fans. Overreaction.
Topic should be closed or title should be changed because you aren't representing all the Kings fans, you're representing your impatient self.
The Kings aren't blowing it with the fans. Overreaction.
Topic should be closed or title should be changed because you aren't representing all the Kings fans, you're representing your impatient self.
Tell me about it.
First, they don't sign anyone to take minutes from last year's NBA Rookie of the Year. How is he going to get better if he isn't challenged for a rotation spot?
Then, they don't sign anyone at the SG position so that he can take a majority of backcourt shots, because there isn't anything going on down low.
Oh, and Dalembert? Why bring in a defensive anchor who won't score any points.
Then, of course, DMC. Why get excited about a 19 (19!) year old who seems to have the maturity of a teenager. I mean, really, he has some nifty passes, and a couple of dunks, floaters, spin moves, pretty good rebounding, and post ups, but where's the potential?
Whiteside? Why did we draft a shotblocker? Wasting a draft on potential in the 2nd round? Some say it was a steal, but I know better.
And don't even get me started on the rest of the "young guys" (JT, Greene, Casspi). They're no reason to give them minutes to see them develop. Package all three of them for Kevin Garnett. Garnett = Championships.
Yup, sucks to be the Kings. No future. Not like having a ROY PG and a ROY-caliber C in back-to-back years will help to create some sort of dynasty or anything.
First, they don't sign anyone to take minutes from last year's NBA Rookie of the Year. How is he going to get better if he isn't challenged for a rotation spot?
Then, they don't sign anyone at the SG position so that he can take a majority of backcourt shots, because there isn't anything going on down low.
Oh, and Dalembert? Why bring in a defensive anchor who won't score any points.
Then, of course, DMC. Why get excited about a 19 (19!) year old who seems to have the maturity of a teenager. I mean, really, he has some nifty passes, and a couple of dunks, floaters, spin moves, pretty good rebounding, and post ups, but where's the potential?
Whiteside? Why did we draft a shotblocker? Wasting a draft on potential in the 2nd round? Some say it was a steal, but I know better.
And don't even get me started on the rest of the "young guys" (JT, Greene, Casspi). They're no reason to give them minutes to see them develop. Package all three of them for Kevin Garnett. Garnett = Championships.
Yup, sucks to be the Kings. No future. Not like having a ROY PG and a ROY-caliber C in back-to-back years will help to create some sort of dynasty or anything.
I am one who keeps checking in hoping for an extra peace or two; but, the reality is there are many good reasons to save the cap money and sign a quality player in a year or two. Bottom line I, for one, am still on board if the Kings stand pat. Additionally, there are additional ongong situations (eg Rudy Fernandez) which could net the Kings a productive piece to their puzzle. Bottom line I don't think there is any reason down as a fan at this point.
When I get bored, I don't run down to the atm, get a bunch of cash, come home, and start flushing it down the toilet, do you?
Would you be happier if we spent $32M on Drew Gooden, or $38M on Richard Jefferson? The most puzzling thing about the whole idea behind this thread is a), this offseason we have had numerous examples of gm's handing out absolutely horrible contracts, and b), your obvious limited understanding of the CBA and how it will effect the entire league next summer.
Who do you want to sign that is left on the FA market? How much are they worth? You want to overspend on an 11th or 12th man and kill any flexibility we have next summer, with a much deeper FA class? Did you miss the Spencer/Noc for Dalembert trade? If our beefed up frontline doesn't excite you after what we witnessed last season, you should probably find a new sport to watch, or a new team to cheer for.
I respect educated and loyal fans who understand the game and the process of rebuilding much more than fans who b**** and moan about how their team doesn't do anything right, unless the season ends with a parade down main street.
Would you be happier if we spent $32M on Drew Gooden, or $38M on Richard Jefferson? The most puzzling thing about the whole idea behind this thread is a), this offseason we have had numerous examples of gm's handing out absolutely horrible contracts, and b), your obvious limited understanding of the CBA and how it will effect the entire league next summer.
Who do you want to sign that is left on the FA market? How much are they worth? You want to overspend on an 11th or 12th man and kill any flexibility we have next summer, with a much deeper FA class? Did you miss the Spencer/Noc for Dalembert trade? If our beefed up frontline doesn't excite you after what we witnessed last season, you should probably find a new sport to watch, or a new team to cheer for.
I respect educated and loyal fans who understand the game and the process of rebuilding much more than fans who b**** and moan about how their team doesn't do anything right, unless the season ends with a parade down main street.
Seriously? I'm actually more impressed with the f.o. at this time than any other in the last ten years, possibly, old era construction included. There is no need to sign anyone right now, with all the young talent we have. They are finally giving the kids a chance to play and develop together. OKC is a good example of what we are doing. Seriously, unless we were going to get Lebron or Bosh, I don't want anyone. And the cap flex that we'll have NEXT year is nuts. We have an amazing amount of options, we have stacked young talent, and we have assets that we could trade for all kinds of things, draft picks, etc.
But since you brought it up folsomfella, why don't you give us some suggestions of what you think we should or should have acquired via trade or free agency. Huh? C'mon big guy.
But since you brought it up folsomfella, why don't you give us some suggestions of what you think we should or should have acquired via trade or free agency. Huh? C'mon big guy.
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This thread seems completely off. This is one of the better offseasons the Kings have had recently.
They made 1 major trade that appears to be a big 'win' for the Kings in moving Nocioni and Hawes for Dalembert. Then in the first round of the draft the Kings drafted the player almost every fan wanted, and in the second round took a player almost every King Fan liked but didnt think would be available.
Honestly, aside from making a blockbuster deal that probly isnt there for us, this was the perfect offseason. Were not rushing anything, we are keeping the core intact, and giving our guys time to develope. Im completely satisfied and looking forward to this season.
They made 1 major trade that appears to be a big 'win' for the Kings in moving Nocioni and Hawes for Dalembert. Then in the first round of the draft the Kings drafted the player almost every fan wanted, and in the second round took a player almost every King Fan liked but didnt think would be available.
Honestly, aside from making a blockbuster deal that probly isnt there for us, this was the perfect offseason. Were not rushing anything, we are keeping the core intact, and giving our guys time to develope. Im completely satisfied and looking forward to this season.
You know I don't get this kind of complaining and whining. And, yes, that's exactly what it is. If you had been following along with the rest of the class it's been speculated for about a year that the Kings FO would probably not make big moves this free agency period for numerous reasons.
Then it was confirmed towards the end of the season. How is this new? How did you not expect this? You sound like a kid pouting that he didn't get a toy when you were told before you even got to the store that you weren't going to get it.
Then it was confirmed towards the end of the season. How is this new? How did you not expect this? You sound like a kid pouting that he didn't get a toy when you were told before you even got to the store that you weren't going to get it.
The Kings weren't going to net one of the biggest fish (LeBron, Wade, Johnson, Bosh, Amare) and so any spending would have brought back a complimentary player and not a star.
In that vein, there was exactly ONE guy on the free agent market that I thought would be worth spending relatively big bucks on and that was Mike Miller. He's a nice do-everything SG who I think would have fit well next to Tyreke. But the Kings couldn't compete with the allure of playing for the Heat. And honestly, I have concerns that he's on the downturn of his career and would have been leery of the Kings giving him a 5 year deal.
Outside of that, I was hoping for a good deal on an outside shooter and then surprised at how much money established guys have signed for on the open market.
Teams are vastly overpaying IMO and I don't want the Kings entering the fray to do the same. Complete this year's roster on the cheap, wait for the lockout/new CBA and assess what you've got and then decide.
Besides, this Kings team will need to decide this year whether to trade, re-sign or let go of Landry and Dalembert. If this year's Kings team makes a big leap forward (something I'm hopeful they can do) then I'd rather see them set aside money to keep guys that are already here then overpay for complimentary players.
In that vein, there was exactly ONE guy on the free agent market that I thought would be worth spending relatively big bucks on and that was Mike Miller. He's a nice do-everything SG who I think would have fit well next to Tyreke. But the Kings couldn't compete with the allure of playing for the Heat. And honestly, I have concerns that he's on the downturn of his career and would have been leery of the Kings giving him a 5 year deal.
Outside of that, I was hoping for a good deal on an outside shooter and then surprised at how much money established guys have signed for on the open market.
Teams are vastly overpaying IMO and I don't want the Kings entering the fray to do the same. Complete this year's roster on the cheap, wait for the lockout/new CBA and assess what you've got and then decide.
Besides, this Kings team will need to decide this year whether to trade, re-sign or let go of Landry and Dalembert. If this year's Kings team makes a big leap forward (something I'm hopeful they can do) then I'd rather see them set aside money to keep guys that are already here then overpay for complimentary players.
This is absolutely ridiculous. After all the years we made MLE deals and then spent seasons trying to unload those guys? Who do we sign? We've got 3 new bigs coming in. Donte, Omri and Reke all a year better. Summer league was buzzing about our draft pick being the first or second best player there. How the hell can you not be excited (well ok, there's that arena thing, but on the court)?
Ha! Well said.
Other than the Heat, the Kings have been the offseason's biggest winners IMO. Other teams may be better next year, but no one else did as much to move toward a potential championship. Part of that Cousins, part of that was the Dalembert trade, but another underrated part was keeping our future financial books clean heading into a new year of complete uncertainty.
Other than the Heat, the Kings have been the offseason's biggest winners IMO. Other teams may be better next year, but no one else did as much to move toward a potential championship. Part of that Cousins, part of that was the Dalembert trade, but another underrated part was keeping our future financial books clean heading into a new year of complete uncertainty.
Yeah no kidding!! Remember back just one short year when we had JUST unloaded our STARTING center in Mikki freaking Moore!
We have arguably the 2 most exciting bigs from the draft on our team now to go along with another 'side of beef' in that Dalembert guy. Add that to our all WORLD PG Reke, Omri looks a year better for sure after seeing him in the Summer league, and who knows how good Donte will be once the season starts. Oh yeah, we still have the Slovenian Sparkplug Beno and the Cisco Kid who's finally healthy too! So...if you ARENT excited about what Petrie has done in just a HALF an offseason, then you're sedated!
We have arguably the 2 most exciting bigs from the draft on our team now to go along with another 'side of beef' in that Dalembert guy. Add that to our all WORLD PG Reke, Omri looks a year better for sure after seeing him in the Summer league, and who knows how good Donte will be once the season starts. Oh yeah, we still have the Slovenian Sparkplug Beno and the Cisco Kid who's finally healthy too! So...if you ARENT excited about what Petrie has done in just a HALF an offseason, then you're sedated!
oh come on man what kind of fan are you. We have a 21 year old AMAZING point guard Rookie of the year! Who averaged 20ppg without a jumper! We also have soon to be 20 in August center Demarcus Cousins. Donte Greene who is now 7 feet at the 3 spot. Mismatch for 82 games in the season and the playoffs. Caspi a scrappy young hopefully super 3 point shooter. We're a developing team so what more can you ask for? Why be boring and have three superstars? Sure'd I'd be happy to have three superstars but wouldn't you rather win a championship where you truly feel your team deserves it.
Each team has to fill out a roster. If the OP isn't excited about the coming season, I strongly suggest he be checked for a pulse. We're still a rebuilding team, even though our future is starting to look much, much brighter.
People around here whined like little girls when Petrie was handing out MLE's like there was no tomorrow. Now we've got three new bigs coming in, including two incredible draft picks, AND people are still whining that the Maloofs aren't doing enough to keep the fans interested? I don't mean this about any one fan in particular, but some people need to just stick with NBA 201X if they're looking for instant gratification.
Just my two cents...
People around here whined like little girls when Petrie was handing out MLE's like there was no tomorrow. Now we've got three new bigs coming in, including two incredible draft picks, AND people are still whining that the Maloofs aren't doing enough to keep the fans interested? I don't mean this about any one fan in particular, but some people need to just stick with NBA 201X if they're looking for instant gratification.
Just my two cents...