OPEN LETTER to Doug Christie

ReinadelosReys

ReinadelosReys

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#31
#31
Dear Doug,

Your contributions to this team and to this franchise will go on as forever unmeasureable. You brought so much to this team and your absence will leave a great sense of emptiness that we as Kings fans can only hope will somehow will be filled.

Thank you for your contributions to the community.

Thank you for being a consumate professional

Thank you for everything. I sincerely wish you and your family well.
 
piksi

piksi

Hall of Famer
#33
#33
Favorite Memories

There are so many.

Laser passes - DC is responsible for at least 10 % of pts Pedja scored in his NBA career.

A game in SA several years back. He had like 10 steals. Kings killed Spurs.

One Lakers game also several years back - he scored 30 + pts

Rick Fox :eek: :D ;)

PO game in Dallas. Came back one one leg and won a game.
 
skillet

skillet

Bench
#35
#35
:( doug's heart on the court really inspired me to strive for my goals in life. I remember the playoff where he got injured and came back to play and won the game-PURE HEART. I will deeply miss you.
 
bozzwell

bozzwell

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#37
#37
piksi said:
There are so many.

Laser passes - DC is responsible for at least 10 % of pts Pedja scored in his NBA career.

A game in SA several years back. He had like 10 steals. Kings killed Spurs.

One Lakers game also several years back - he scored 30 + pts

Rick Fox :eek: :D ;)

PO game in Dallas. Came back one one leg and won a game.
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That's one fine highlight reel. I will also remember fondly DC showing up every night and working hard and providing lots of moments that are not as highlight real worthy as your list but moments that helped the team immensly never the less.

As for Rick FOx episode: I do not condone violence of any kind, but DC emasculating Rick Fox without inflicting any permanent physical damage is a humanitarian gesture in the eyes of any true basketball fan.
 
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godsthename

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#38
#38
never foget number #13 doug christie never foget

I wish you well, and i gotta say it shouldnt of been you, cuz you got heart and you wore that jersey with pride!for real this new cats got some huge shoes to fill and alot to win me over. but wherever you are i will be watchin and hopin that before you retire you will win one because you deserve it and its a damn shame that some of the players didnt have the heart you have. You found your home in sactown and if we dont win it we will know why because of you were the glue that held the kings together.you wont be forgotten and once again i wanna say thank you and i wish you the best of luck.in my eyes u r the definition of SACTOWNS FINEST


peace and good luck
 
love_them_kings

love_them_kings

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#39
#39
Wow, and I thought I was upset before!! Great thread-


Doug -

Thank you for showing NBA fans what PASSION means, and what it means to NEVER GIVE UP! You have inspired your teammates to play above and beyond because you have demonstrated what it means to give your all. You have played with your heart and soul, and as fans, we have loved you in the same way. Thank you for the wonderful years! You will never be forgotten, and the Kings will never be quite the same without you.
 
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vj9999

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#41
This is one of those time where stat don't matter. We'll miss you DC.

"At halftime, I was standing beside Peja (Stojakovic) and said, “This is going to be your half. You’re a shooter, this is what you do. And if you miss it, I will go down fighting with you.” Then, they started falling (in the second half). From there, you started to see a different Peja Stojakovic."

"(On the last play)
I went to Peja and you saw the end result. And you’re going to live and die with Peja, with Chris (Webber) and with Mike (Bibby). That was a foul there."
 
piksi

piksi

Hall of Famer
#42
#42
vj9999 said:
This is one of those time where stat don't matter. We'll miss you DC.

"At halftime, I was standing beside Peja (Stojakovic) and said, “This is going to be your half. You’re a shooter, this is what you do. And if you miss it, I will go down fighting with you.” Then, they started falling (in the second half). From there, you started to see a different Peja Stojakovic."

"(On the last play)
I went to Peja and you saw the end result. And you’re going to live and die with Peja, with Chris (Webber) and with Mike (Bibby). That was a foul there."
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Another empty seat and empty jearsy oin Kings lockerroom.
 
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Stojakovic

Bench
#45
#45
I always defended DC from the criticism he got from MANY Kingsfans years back and presently on this forum. He was an integral part of what we were doing for the past 5-6 years. However, it feels like with the departure of Vlade Divac, Doug Christie's role on the team also took a hit. He was never the same defensive presence, and the almost "J-Will like" passing ability that we have seen so many times last year was all but invisible this year. I think the Kings management felt that Doug was getting older, and that any decent offer for him should be taken. Today, the Kings team as we know it lost its most fearless warrior and a big piece of its heart.
 
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ImaDougaholic24_7

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#49
LMM said:
me too.. at first i was like, hey orlando trades mobley, oh and for the kings, and when i saw DOUG CHRISTIE, i was so shocked! and then tears just streamed out of my eyes.. :(

doug thanks for everything! we'll miss you so much!!!!!!

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Tears streaming down your face..you should see me! My heart is officially broken..OMFG somebody please tell me this is some kind of joke!! :( This was so abrupt and out of nowhere..I get on here to post and I see this!!! Never would I have thought to see this, I still can't believe it. Gotta be the worst day ever! I miss you already Dougie, Kings won't be the same without you!! Good Luck in Orlando :(
 
Candy4it

Candy4it

Prospect
#51
#51
I have been a Kings fan for several years but I live in Detroit. Its been sad seeing so many of the players I love not playing with the Kings anymore. I will miss your defensive enthusiasm and timely baskets. I almost cried when I heard the news, but I was too shocked. I just bought tickets to see the Orlando vs Detroit on Friday. I will be there cheering you and Hedo on. Good luck in Orlando Doug, I'll miss you. Thanks for all of your hard work in Sacramento.
P.S. I hope your plantar fasciitisgets better.
 
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HndsmCelt

HndsmCelt

Hall of Famer
#52
#52
DC, you were a big part of what made this team so special for the loayal fans. I wish you well and know you will ALWAYS get aplaus in Arco!
 
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godsthename

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#53
vlade leaving for lakers was like losing a friend, when doug got traded it was like losing a brother. no matter what you will always be a king because even though magic will be across the jersey the kings will always be in your heart. Its a sad day today for me and as same for you but dont let it keep you down magic fans will soon see what we have seen over the years and they will welcome you with open arms.

thankyou doug
from a doug christie fan for life
 
Elise10

Elise10

Starter
#54
#54
My feelings of #13:

Full range of emotion in 0 to 5 seconds, and now just sadness.

DC the Professional, going to Orlando.

When you wondered how to take Chris's comments, or Peja's heavy accent or all the "you knows" of Mike, Doug was always the heart of the matter type of interviews.

He was the Ying of Defense to the Yang of everyone else's offense.

The punch saw around the world from a guy more known for his wife.

Happier even more when he actually scored 10+ points.

The family man all the rest looked up to for advice.

No more GTC.

DC the Professional going to Orlando.
 
Elektrik

Elektrik

Bench
#55
#55
...the wife and I were driving home from work one day at about 5:15pm on a warm spring day westbound on I-80. Saw a big black mercedes coming up behind me in the fast lane. It was J. Will. Turned my head and waved. He saw me and ignored me. Following him was D.C. and Jackie in a white Porsche. I turned again and waved again. Both waved at us with big grins. Doug slowed along side me. I rolled my window down and yelled out "Go get em Doug!" The both smiled and gave me the thumbs up and he a Jackie waved goodbye. It wasn't much but it was alot to me and my wife. Never forgot it. Never will. We'll miss you Doug.
First Vlade...and now Doug. They say change is a good thing. I'm not so sure...
 
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1kingzfan

Bench
#58
#58
Dear Doug,

Thanx for all the heart and hustle and effort and character you gave to make Sacramento an elite NBA competitor. You've been my favorite King for a long time, so today is particularly difficult for me. But please know that you have touched more of us than you ever will know in more ways than you can imagine.

Best of luck to you and yours in Orlando.

1kingzfan
 
VF21

VF21

Super Moderator Emeritus
SME
#60
#60
For the record, I want to encourage everyone to continue to post their thoughts here.

I'm planning on sending a transcript of the entire thread to Doug c/o the Orlando Magic.

:D
 
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