Last season's draft as a microcosm and comparison

[rainmaker]

I was the first howl of indignation when they extended him. Seriously.

What is it with you and constantly pontificating? A number of people were pissed as soon as word came out about the extension. You were the first? Did you sit by the radio all day and figure you were the first with a negative reaction? Were you the first to jump onto KF's and voice displeasure? Were other people just as upset when they heard, but were too busy working to be the first to proclaim, "I hate the extension before anyone else got a chance"? Did you read everyones mind across the fan base and can prove you were the first to have the a negative reaction?

 

[Glenn]

I was the first howl of indignation when they extended him. Seriously.

The problem is, by extending Smart, they completely obliterated any chance they would replace him for that better coach during this offseason.

So IMO, there's really not much hope for this Kings team (neglecting everything going on with the Maloofs and how I think they are TRYING to get a bad product on the floor) since the chance of getting an experienced, proven NBA coach mid-season to replace Smart is a pretty big longshot, and dependent on the Kings to bite the bullet, make the move, and eat his salary.

So if the Kings do poorly when the season starts, it's the coach's fault?

 

[Tyndel]

So if the Kings do poorly when the season starts, it's the coach's fault?

Yes if they do worse then their talent would indicate as they have the last 2 years at the very least.