Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
He's apparently been getting fitness tips from Mike Bibby
Kings hire Luke Walton
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He's apparently been getting fitness tips from Mike Bibby
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
I know there are camera angles and stuff but Harry looks around 6'9" and Marvin looks to be a legit 7' even without the hair.
Also, Bobby being in the picture probably is a good indication that he'll be on Luke's staff next season.
Luke's other assistants were Brian Shaw (famously bombed in his head coaching gig in Denver), Mark Madsen (got a head coaching gig in the NCAA), Jesse Mermuys (former Duane Casey disciple), Brian Keefe ( a long time coach who ran player development under Walton), and Miles Simon (who was retained by the Lakers after Luke got fired). To sum it up, that's two members of Luke's staff who definitely aren't making the trip and three others who might come along for the ride.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Being the son of Big Red probably means that there's enough residual THC in Luke's bloodstream to mellow out a rutting bull.
jcassio
Starter
Where did ya get this from??
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Yep, sounds like if Walton were an option a few years ago he would have been the guy then.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Remember, one of the main arguments against Dave Joerger coming in was his philosophy on defending the 3 point line. Little did we know that the balance of the league shifting to that exact position would become this lopsided. Defense begins at the 3 now, not at the rim.
Educated guess/gut instinct. Luke talked a lot about effort, commitment, accountability. etc. I don't think he envisions Willie as an integral part of the Kings going forward.
sactowndog
All-Star
Given Luke is married to a collegiate volleyball player and has two children.... one of the most important questions was missed...
What high school district does he plan to move in to? Del Oro would happily take the Walton children!!! CIF Champs!!!
What high school district does he plan to move in to? Del Oro would happily take the Walton children!!! CIF Champs!!!
sactowndog
All-Star
The mention of Harry is interesting as is the tweet about Dave and Harry having a strained relationship. A big part of this move to me is find a guy who can maximize Giles.
macadocious
Starter
macadocious
Starter
Devils advocate, so were Joerger and Vlade.
sactowndog
All-Star
We might take them across Douglas Blvd
Hell no!
sactowndog
All-Star
No they weren’t. Especially in regards to Harry and Marvin on the perimeter.
Hoovtrain
All-Star
Nope. Not in the same way.
The Effort Police
Starter
Unless I missed something, he mentioned how important Bagley and Giles were but never WCS.
Also, we're 2/2 on Grant being a mouthpiece this season (Vlade being extended, Joerger gone), and given that Grant was talking about WCS in the same way he was Joerger...
Section 101
All-Star
Voisin Forever?
ParniValjak
All-Star
I think the absolutely clearest thing heading into the off-season is that WCS will not be a Kings next season. This is a certainty.
He does not fit Vlade's vision and his attitude (especially post the trade deadline) are some of the reasons why he won't be back.
He does not fit Vlade's vision and his attitude (especially post the trade deadline) are some of the reasons why he won't be back.
Nope. Not in the same way.
I've watched you guys drool over the dancers for years. Turn about is fair play,
(Comparing me to Ailene Voisin is unacceptable).
Bosnian Diehard
Starter
Bunch of the player showing support, Bagley in particular is happy.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
Coach Dadley is on board (for now)
When he said holding ppl accountable.
