Another shrewd move by Vlade was not having to give up a draft pick(s) to get Joerger.
Vlade had asked for permission to discuss the job with Joerger and he would have had to give Memphis a 2nd round pick or more to sign away Joerger.
But, Vlade was patient and waited and Memphis flinched first.
Memphis panicked and couldn't wait for the two teams to come to an agreement on compensation for the head coach. Memphis got scared that a potential coach they wanted would be off the market if they waited to come to an agreement with the Kings and Memphis flinched first and fired Joerger.
Thus, saving Vlade and the Kings a draft pick(s).
NEVER PLAY POKER WITH VLADE, MY FRIENDS!![]()
I always thought Vlade looked a bit like Jean RenoClose enough to a mob enforcer lol View attachment 5703
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I always thought Vlade looked a bit like Jean Reno
I'll go on record saying that I'm "cautiously optimistic" about this hire (an old Garry St. Jean saying). I'm not at all down on it, just in a wait and see pattern.
I'm not worried about Joerger getting along with Cousins, as that aspect has been grossly exaggerated, but I do have a bit of concern with the events that led up to him leaving Memphis. I don't pretend to know anything about the Grizzlies dysfunction in the FO and whether the blame was solely on them or not. I just know that it's unusual for good young coaches to be dismissed in this manner. Hopefully, for our sake, it is another Mike Malone situation.
Again, I'm optimistic that this will work out for the best -- but I'm also going to remain cautious because -- well -- I've been a Kingsfan for 31 years. Enough said.
He was under paid and was'nt allowed to run his system. I've been lurking around Grizzlies forums and subreddit and they genuinely seem surprised that they lost Joeger, and from thw videos I've seen on here he's a players coach who worked his way to his position.I'll go on record saying that I'm "cautiously optimistic" about this hire (an old Garry St. Jean saying). I'm not at all down on it, just in a wait and see pattern.
I'm not worried about Joerger getting along with Cousins, as that aspect has been grossly exaggerated, but I do have a bit of concern with the events that led up to him leaving Memphis. I don't pretend to know anything about the Grizzlies dysfunction in the FO and whether the blame was solely on them or not. I just know that it's unusual for good young coaches to be dismissed in this manner. Hopefully, for our sake, it is another Mike Malone situation.
Again, I'm optimistic that this will work out for the best -- but I'm also going to remain cautious because -- well -- I've been a Kingsfan for 31 years. Enough said.
Carmichael Dave @CarmichaelDave 24s24 seconds ago
I for one think DMC and Joerger are going to get along famously.
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From what I've read Pera is worse than Vivek, who genuinely cares about the team, Pera on the other hand lets his lawyers do most of the business through the GM and coach.You need to read up a bit. Substitute PDA for Chris Wallace and Vivek for the Grizzlies owner and you'll see it was pretty much another Mike Malone situation. The big difference now? PDA is gone, we have Vlade and our owner has given up trying to micromanage everything.
If there's a concern, it would be on whether or not Joerger (man, can't wait to see how people misspell that) will always be looking for greener pastures.
We still have Michael Malone fans here who call him "Mike." His name is Michael, and doesn't go by Mike...like Jordan.People always used to struggle with Adelman or Adleman. I welcome a return to the days when that was our biggest concern re the coach.
OH look...
Vlade, Coach, Vivek (not sitting at the table mind you), papers, pen...looks pretty good to me!!!
Chris Granger @cgkings 33s33 seconds ago
Welcome, Coach! #NewEraOfProud @Vivek @bgoodvlade @SacramentoKings
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Speaking of Adelman, how many of you remember the feeling that there was a positive shift in the attitude of the whole organization when he was brought on board? How many are getting that similar feeling now? Interesting to see what happens with personnel this summer, and hopefully brings about that winning atmosphere tipping point.
There are small rumours Dave Joerger days in Memphis could be numbered if he's let go he's my #1 guy, he's passionate as they come and a very good coach. Wait to see what Memphis does than make a move he'd be worth it.
I saw that yesterday, I have to admit they did a good job with the movie, although the news today from the Kings' side definitely takes the cake. Enjoy your birthday!Man, got to see Civil War, and then hear this, coming out of the theater. Happy birthday to me!
Why do I imagine a mob enforcer when I read this?Leaks are being plugged
Vlade
Catanella
Joerger
We'll see how this plays out over next season but on paper I love this dynamic.
His name is Michael, and doesn't go by Mike...like Jordan.
Outside of the commercial jingle, never ever heard anyone call him Mike Jordan. KHTK made a point when Malone was hired to say "don't you dare call him Mike to his face"Obviously you don't remember the "Be like Mike" campaign ....![]()
Vivek isn't busting out the "shaka"!
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Fun but who made this up?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--dave-joerger-agrees-in-principle-to-coach-kings-184050746.html
"After Joerger was let go by Memphis, the teams no longer had to concern themselves with working out a draft-compensation agreement, and the framework of a potential deal started to take shape immediately, league sources said."
Another week of negotiating with Memphis and Memphis probably would of had this years 2nd round pick and maybe next years 2nd round pick for allowing Joerger out of his contract to join the Kings.
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