Malone fired

[dvirc218]

WHAT????

I am completely shocked ... just shocked .

We are doing so good. Obviously we had some dumb losses which were extremely frustrating, yet in the big picture we had our best start in years, having such a tough schedule literally playing almost all games against western confrence teams.
And even off the court things look much better, I was never this optimistic in a long long time .....

What a terrible morning.
We took a huge step backwards today gentlemen.

 

[Mad D]

No incident that lead to this, ownership became impatient according to CBS13

 

[chasen4r1]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Style of play factor in Malone's firing, too. Malone's job was in jeopardy over summer, but quick start spared him --- until Cousins injury.

 

[fansinceday1]

Apparently, they're planning to let Corbin coach for awhile. No plans for a replacement. Just wow.

And when it finally seemed like we were beginning to work our way out of the perpetual sucktitude this team was stuck in.............
This is so depressing.............

 

[kingsnation]

WOW. Didn't see this coming. But I'm glad he's gone and Ty Corbin can hopefully do great things with this team.

 

[Chubbs]

For what it's worth:

Aaron Bruski ‏@aaronbruski 11m11 minutes ago
Sources have persistently said Pete D’Allesandro and management have been looking at removing Malone for a while.

Most important question is which philosophy did Malone represent. The defensive, physical, grind it out style or the up and down, small ball, fast breaking style. There's a split in our organization, been obvious for awhile. Which side remains? That will define our future.

This is what happens when the owner stupidly hires the coach before the GM.

I was no fan of malone, but I did not think this mess was of his doing. Just a clash of styles.

Big mistake by Vivek for hiring Malone in the first place. Coach and GM were going opposite directions from Day 1.

 

[D-Mass]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Natural candidate for Sacramento will be George Karl, whom D'Alessandro worked with in Denver. Still, Kings insist he isn't on deck now.

 

[Kingfanpaul]

I'm sick of this coaching carousel. We need some damn continuity. I know Malone had some faults (for one, Ray should be playing over Sessions), but I still think he's the best coach we've had since Rick. I'm so upset with this move.

 

[fursty13]

Well, If they fired the Coach, THEY BETTER have a plan for hiring the NEW COACH. As in already interviewed and ready to sign in the next day or 2

About that...

Adrian WojnarowskiVerified account‏@WojYahooNBA
Sacramento has no replacement lined up for Malone, and Corbin will be afforded chance to coach Kings this season, league sources tell Yahoo.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

He's in year 1 of a 5 year deal.

doesn't mean he can't say "**** this place, trade me"

Have you not been following the NBA over the last 5 years?

 

[Albatros]

Jesus. Stupity imo.

 

[sdballer]

For what it's worth:

Aaron Bruski ‏@aaronbruski 11m11 minutes ago
Sources have persistently said Pete D’Allesandro and management have been looking at removing Malone for a while.

Most important question is which philosophy did Malone represent. The defensive, physical, grind it out style or the up and down, small ball, fast breaking style. There's a split in our organization, been obvious for awhile. Which side remains? That will define our future.

Stupid, stupid organization.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Bill Simmons was right. New owners try to be too involved......

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Does this mean Boogie goes back to getting a T every other game instead of saving his coach from getting T's?

 

[fansinceday1]

Lets pee off our star player. Great idea.

 

[peacelate]

Still seemed like the players were still playing dor him. Don't understand this move.

 

[Section 101]

Bill Simmons was right. New owners try to be too involved......

Malone was Vivek's hire. I doubt it was him that wanted him fired.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Meningitis has destroyed a season

 

[fursty13]

If the entire season goes down the drain because players are disheartened by the firing, Vivek should immediately sell the team and get out of Sacramento. Take PDA with him.

 

[theclash4u5]

Hey we're the top story on ESPN, first time that's happened in a while

 

[annihilator_33]

Did PDA consult the Maloofs on this?

 

[fansinceday1]

Hey we're the top story on ESPN, first time that's happened in a while

right back to being a laughing stock?

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

I got an autographed basketball from DeMarcus today.

Wonder if he would've signed it if I asked him tomorrow.

 

[chasen4r1]

If the entire season goes down the drain because players are disheartened by the firing, Vivek should immediately sell the team and get out of Sacramento. Take PDA with him.

Alright.. I'm upset too.. but I wouldn't go that far

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Our poor star player came down with an illness, derailing his All-Star lock and his teams season. How does he get repayed? By seeing his favorite coach get canned. He's gotta be a happy camper right now!

 

[sdballer]

Alright.. I'm upset too.. but I wouldn't go that far

I wouldn't shed a tear if Vivek was no longer involved with this franchise.

 

[macadocious]

Carmichael Dave ‏@CarmichaelDave 1m1 minute ago
Friday makes a lot more sense now. Hear between the lines.


What does this mean?

 

[kingsnation]

If the entire season goes down the drain because players are disheartened by the firing, Vivek should immediately sell the team and get out of Sacramento. Take PDA with him.

omg

 

[fursty13]

Alright.. I'm upset too.. but I wouldn't go that far

This is inexcusable. You're 2 games below .500 and you've played 38% of your games without your superstar. From where the team was last year, this is a HUGE improvement, albeit still early in the season. He should have been given the chance to bounce back with Cuz, at least.

 

[Albatros]

If mark Jackson rolls into town im going to lose it.