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Kings notes: Adelman: 'We like the pieces we have' now
By Joe Davidson and Martin McNeal -- Bee Staff Writers
Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, February 27, 2005
PHILADELPHIA - Rick Adelman said he has a huge challenge now. Fitting all the pieces into a system, on the fly and without the benefit of practice, the Kings coach said he has never been confronted with such an odd dilemma.
http://ads.sacbee.com/RealMedia/ads...l/64313865323634663432323230623630?_RM_EMPTY_ He lost who he called his most versatile and dominant player - Chris Webber - and is trying to stop the bleeding that came with seven losses in the previous nine outings entering Saturday's game.
But he cautioned: Beware the new-look Kings.
"We like the pieces we have," Adelman said, basking in a 101-99 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers. "We think when we get time to work together with the new guys we have and get Peja (Stojakovic) back, we feel like we're going to have a pretty good team. I keep telling Bobby (Jackson) I can't wait to get him back. We're going to have a pretty good core."
Adelman said a victory over the 76ers was paramount, especially since he wanted to play new additions Kenny Thomas, Corliss Williamson and Brian Skinner plenty to see what they could do.
"If we lose games," the coach said of the current road trip, "you don't want to doubt that you can win. If we win, we're back in the pack."
Jackson looks ahead - Jackson is looking forward to getting the cast off his left wrist Thursday and the pins removed via minor surgery so he can begin rehabilitating and strengthening.
Jackson is with the team this week for support as well as returning to his native North Carolina when the Kings play in Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie said the team will pick up the option on the final year of Jackson's contract, a decision to which the player is amenable, especially after missing 32 games with the torn ligament in his wrist.
"My agent (Andy Miller) and I have talked about it with the team," Jackson said after working out on the court before the game with Stojakovic and strength and conditioning coach Al Biancani. "I have missed so many games during the last few seasons. As a player, you may not want to have (that option picked up), but with a family, you have to have that security. I definitely want to be in Sacramento, so that's not a bad thing - it's a good thing.
"I'll be secure for another year, and hopefully I can produce the way I've been producing the last five years and get rewarded with something worthwhile."
Uh-oh - Tickets for the Kings-76ers game had an unusual face with a bizarre message printed on them.
The face was that of Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson, who didn't play a minute for Philadelphia this season after losing his job during training camp and then being placed on the injured list because of ankle tendinitis. Robinson was sent to the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday in a deal that brought the 76ers forward Rodney Rogers and injured forward Jamal Mashburn.
Over Robinson's forearms were the words, "New Spirit. New Attitude."
Said one writer: "They forgot 'New Location.' "
C-Webb expectations - Philadelphia coach Jim O'Brien was quick to warn that expectations shouldn't be heaped on Webber.
Fat chance.
The coach said acquiring Webber shouldn't be compared to the deal that brought Rasheed Wallace to Detroit last season, a move that helped propel the Pistons to the NBA championship.
O'Brien said Wallace joined a proven group that was winning. Webber is joining a club scrambling to reach .500. And O'Brien is wary of Webber's minutes.
"Chris played 37 minutes," he said. "That's probably too many minutes."
* Matt Barnes and Michael Bradley, the other players dealt to Philadelphia in the Webber trade, didn't play in their first game with the 76ers, the coach's decision. Barnes said before the game that facing the Kings was like taking on a brother. The older brother won.
Kings notes: Adelman: 'We like the pieces we have' now
By Joe Davidson and Martin McNeal -- Bee Staff Writers
Published 2:15 am PST Sunday, February 27, 2005
PHILADELPHIA - Rick Adelman said he has a huge challenge now. Fitting all the pieces into a system, on the fly and without the benefit of practice, the Kings coach said he has never been confronted with such an odd dilemma.
http://ads.sacbee.com/RealMedia/ads...l/64313865323634663432323230623630?_RM_EMPTY_ He lost who he called his most versatile and dominant player - Chris Webber - and is trying to stop the bleeding that came with seven losses in the previous nine outings entering Saturday's game.
But he cautioned: Beware the new-look Kings.
"We like the pieces we have," Adelman said, basking in a 101-99 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers. "We think when we get time to work together with the new guys we have and get Peja (Stojakovic) back, we feel like we're going to have a pretty good team. I keep telling Bobby (Jackson) I can't wait to get him back. We're going to have a pretty good core."
Adelman said a victory over the 76ers was paramount, especially since he wanted to play new additions Kenny Thomas, Corliss Williamson and Brian Skinner plenty to see what they could do.
"If we lose games," the coach said of the current road trip, "you don't want to doubt that you can win. If we win, we're back in the pack."
Jackson looks ahead - Jackson is looking forward to getting the cast off his left wrist Thursday and the pins removed via minor surgery so he can begin rehabilitating and strengthening.
Jackson is with the team this week for support as well as returning to his native North Carolina when the Kings play in Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie said the team will pick up the option on the final year of Jackson's contract, a decision to which the player is amenable, especially after missing 32 games with the torn ligament in his wrist.
"My agent (Andy Miller) and I have talked about it with the team," Jackson said after working out on the court before the game with Stojakovic and strength and conditioning coach Al Biancani. "I have missed so many games during the last few seasons. As a player, you may not want to have (that option picked up), but with a family, you have to have that security. I definitely want to be in Sacramento, so that's not a bad thing - it's a good thing.
"I'll be secure for another year, and hopefully I can produce the way I've been producing the last five years and get rewarded with something worthwhile."
Uh-oh - Tickets for the Kings-76ers game had an unusual face with a bizarre message printed on them.
The face was that of Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson, who didn't play a minute for Philadelphia this season after losing his job during training camp and then being placed on the injured list because of ankle tendinitis. Robinson was sent to the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday in a deal that brought the 76ers forward Rodney Rogers and injured forward Jamal Mashburn.
Over Robinson's forearms were the words, "New Spirit. New Attitude."
Said one writer: "They forgot 'New Location.' "
C-Webb expectations - Philadelphia coach Jim O'Brien was quick to warn that expectations shouldn't be heaped on Webber.
Fat chance.
The coach said acquiring Webber shouldn't be compared to the deal that brought Rasheed Wallace to Detroit last season, a move that helped propel the Pistons to the NBA championship.
O'Brien said Wallace joined a proven group that was winning. Webber is joining a club scrambling to reach .500. And O'Brien is wary of Webber's minutes.
"Chris played 37 minutes," he said. "That's probably too many minutes."
* Matt Barnes and Michael Bradley, the other players dealt to Philadelphia in the Webber trade, didn't play in their first game with the 76ers, the coach's decision. Barnes said before the game that facing the Kings was like taking on a brother. The older brother won.
About the writer:
- The Bee's Joe Davidson can be reached at (916) 321-1280 or jdavidson@sacbee.com. The Bee's Martin McNeal can be reached at mmcneal@sacbee.com.
Let's hope he can be more healthy later this season and next!! GO BOBBY!! GO KINGS!!!
