Meeting Day - April 3, 2013

gunks said:
Considering all the other owners know the Magoofs are slimeballs and dislike them for basically leeching off of revenue sharing for years now, I could see a break in precedent.
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There was a semi-precedent already... the non-move to Anaheim.
 
So Hansen thought allowing George to speak would be a good strategy for the Sea group?

Mind boggling.

All it did was show the Maloofs never intended to give Sac a fair shot or listen to Sac based offers.
 
Interesting fact: Seattle gets Sonics history back for free if it's within 5 years of relocation which is July 2013. After that new Seattle franchise has to negotiate for it, so Bennett stands to benefit if there's no team in Seattle this summer.
 
Dave Lack (Fireplug) ‏@DaveLack 6m

If thats the way Hansen speaks in public, I hope for his sake he had an awesome prepared presentation he just pushed button on for the BOG.

Scott Howard-Cooper ‏@SHowardCooper 5m

SEAS knows no precedent for turning down sale this late. SAC obviously comes back with its own precedent: Don't take team from good market.

Scott Howard-Cooper ‏@SHowardCooper 5m

RT @rick_bonnell: To underline Scott's point, no one favored NO over CLT in the macro, but owners are reluctant not to back other owners.

Scott Howard-Cooper ‏@SHowardCooper 6m

RT @rick_bonnell: To underline Scott's point, no one favored NO over CLT in the macro, but owners are reluctant not to back other owners.

Rob McAllister ‏@Rob_McAllister 10m

You know Sac group will push hard on high tech advantages @Vivek will bring to arena. Try to sell as a model arena for future NBA venues.

JayMarZZ ‏@JayMarZZ 8m

I am a bit disappointed however that neither SEA presser mentioned how awesome the "Supersonic Jet Turbine" will be.

Bob Moffitt ‏@BobMoffitt 7m

Several #nbakings and @sonicsarena fans blinked and totally missed Chris hansen's press conference. Maybe that's because it lasted 4 minutes

Aaron Bruski ‏@aaronbruski 13m

Mayor Mike McGinn on when SEA can build an arena: "I can't speak to the exact timeline."

Mark Demsky ‏@markdemsky 15m

Hansen sure didn't want to say much about a deal he apparently feels really good about..a bit stange???

CBS Sports 1140 ‏@CBSSports1140 7m

. @DeuceMason expects @Vivek & @KJ_MayorJohnson to speak following presentation. Will #Deuce have another #WalkOff question? #StayTuned

Aaron Bruski ‏@aaronbruski 3m

The George Maloof dynamic might be the most intriguing so far. Politically aligned, Seattle must embrace a toxic name in league circles.

Rob McAllister ‏@Rob_McAllister 3m

The Maloofs not selling is overplayed. They have little leverage. They owe NBA 100-mil plus & best interest of league clause still in play
 
Jose said:
There was a semi-precedent already... the non-move to Anaheim.
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Well, I am pretty sure (feel free to correct me if I am wrong!) that team relocation has been blocked plenty of times in the past. This being about a sale is a little different. However, I could see the other owners blocking relocation but allowing the sale to Hansen, which would probably lead to Hansen withdrawing his offer on the Kings.

Actually, I wouldnt be surprised at all if it went that way. Then the pressure is off the BOG, technically they didnt meddle with the sale to Hansen, they just veto'd the move. That would put the ball in Hansen's court about whether or not he still wants the Kings, or would rather pursue another franchise to bring to Seattle (and I think we all know which way he'd go on that one!).
 
Jose said:
There was a semi-precedent already... the non-move to Anaheim.
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Excellent point. The NBA got everything it asked for. The owners haven't forgotten the epic melt-down of George Maloof. Now Maloof comes out and says he wants to move forward? I'm sure they'll let him move forward, but it's going to be on THEIR terms, not his.
 
VF21 said:
Aaron Bruski ‏@aaronbruski 3m

The George Maloof dynamic might be the most intriguing so far. Politically aligned, Seattle must embrace a toxic name in league circles.

Rob McAllister ‏@Rob_McAllister 3m

The Maloofs not selling is overplayed. They have little leverage. They owe NBA 100-mil plus & best interest of league clause still in play
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These are my favorite, especially the bolded. I dont think there is one other owner/ownership group in the NBA that has good feelings towards the family Magoof, hell, I doubt there is anyone even neutral on the goofs.
 
From Sam Amick:

NEW YORK — Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen outlined the financial terms, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer expressed Seattle's enthusiasm for bringing an NBA team back to the city and Sacramento Kings owner George Maloof Jr. "expressed strong support for moving forward with the deal that they've made with Chris Hansen," Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said.

more here
 
gunks said:
Well, I am pretty sure (feel free to correct me if I am wrong!) that team relocation has been blocked plenty of times in the past. This being about a sale is a little different. However, I could see the other owners blocking relocation but allowing the sale to Hansen, which would probably lead to Hansen withdrawing his offer on the Kings.

Actually, I wouldnt be surprised at all if it went that way. Then the pressure is off the BOG, technically they didnt meddle with the sale to Hansen, they just veto'd the move. That would put the ball in Hansen's court about whether or not he still wants the Kings, or would rather pursue another franchise to bring to Seattle (and I think we all know which way he'd go on that one!).
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But this *IS* abor the relocation. Stern made it so when he combined both committees. It's a single vote for the sale AND relocation of the franchise.
 
Mr. Awesome ‏@meester_awesome 3m

@Rob_McAllister @CrownDowntown the most leverage for @Vivek is in India. 1.2B people, who wouldn’t want to access them? Like Yao & China.

Kings Fan #6 ‏@techguy9707 2m

@CrownDowntown I like how this is stated: "Kings owner tries to convince NBA to let him sell team to Seattle: http://usat.ly/Z2pNEB "
 
Morgan Ragan ‏@momoragan 8m

Hansen's response to expansion question “Im not going to answer any questions about what was discussed in the room” pic.twitter.com/XQxo2pCM9G
 
funkykingston said:
I continue to believe that Hansen/Ballmer offered the Maloofs a minority ownership or some other involvement with the team going forward.
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Minority owners have to be approved by the league. Once they sell they have to re apply. You think they want the Maloofs back?
 
Jose said:
But this *IS* abor the relocation. Stern made it so when he combined both committees. It's a single vote for the sale AND relocation of the franchise.
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I forgot!! Precedent out the window!! And that was a valid point you made about other owners/Stern **** blocking Maloof shenanigans in the past.


However, I think arguments could be made either way about the single vote thing helping/hurting us. Might as well be optimistic though, right?
 
Stephen Tetsu ‏@STEPHEN_TETSU 2m

Chris Hansen probably admires George Maloof for his public speaking abilities.

Jesse Tavares ‏@JesseTavaresJr 4m

Proud of my brother, @SactownMike0476, for taking his passion this far. @CrownDowntown was an idea that blossomed into a movement.

Jesse Tavares ‏@JesseTavaresJr 2m

Can't forget the other original @CrownDowntown crew: Lynne, Ron, and Jeff. CDT first formed in '10 with putting out an educational film.

Crown Downtown ‏@CrownDowntown 1m

Still waiting patiently outside St Regis, Sacramento Kings fans are the #BestInTheWorld pic.twitter.com/Oa6XsPxdON
 
Tony Bizjak ‏@TonyBizjak 1m

Mayor and his group are out of the meeting. But Sac whales may still be in the meeting. Early report: It went well
 
Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty 2m

Sacramento delegations presentation appears to have lasted roughly 1 and a half hours.
 
CBS Sports 1140 ‏@CBSSports1140 3m

Check out @DeuceMason and his coverage from NYC: Chris Hansen Breaks Silence http://cbsloc.al/13S9xxX

Chris Haskins ‏@5150insactown 3m

@JesseTavaresJr @SactownMike0476 @CrownDowntown I love ur bros effort-even if I mess up his name sometimes-but tell him to smile sometimes

Ryan Lillis ‏@Ryan_Lillis 2m

Some members of Sacramento contingent have left presentation, but key parties still presenting. Pitch could continue for a while
 
If the whales are still in the meeting I think this bodes well for Sacramento. The more questions the owners ask, the less they were already sold on Seattle.
 
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Edie Lambert ‏@KCRAEdieLambert 9m

Hearing that Sac team has finished presenting proposal to NBA owners -- now expecting a news conference shortly. Will air live on KCRA.
 
Soul of Sacramento ‏@Robdarockstar 5m

Not a single #sonics fan in #nyc we can get a wave outside the building with @SacramentoKings fans! @CrownDowntown #bestintheworld
 
AZFilm.Info ‏@AZFilmdotINFO 3m

My mom just text this to me. I love my mom #BestInTheWorld #HereWePurple #mom @CrownDowntown @HereWeStay pic.twitter.com/xfYavx7DAu

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Robert DeRose ‏@hdrobert24 4m

@JesseTavaresJr @SactownMike0476 @CrownDowntown were all proud and thankful for him. Mikes a great guy. #PlayingToWin #InKJWeTrust

Mike Barnbaum ‏@SportsTransit 50s

"@jodibaconbits: If @JasonRoss1140 looses it on air, so will I. #tearjerker" I'm with both of you on that. We will all be crying same note.
 
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