Rick Adelman Gets A Contract Extension
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Adelman gets extension
The Kings pick up coach's option for 2005-06 season
By Martin McNeal -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Rick Adelman has taken the Kings to the playoffs every season he has been coach.
Kings coach Rick Adelman said he didn't find out about it until he was driving to Arco Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
But the decision to exercise the option on the final year of Adelman's contract had been discussed by owners Gavin and Joe Maloof and team president Geoff Petrie for several weeks.
Adelman, who is receiving $2.7 million this season, will get $3 million next season. But more importantly, he has the security of knowing where he will be.
Despite leading the Kings to at least 55 victories in each of the past four seasons and a 30-14 mark this season, Adelman's future had been uncertain.
Adelman was told during an impromptu press conference before the game that he had been referred to as a lame duck during a Kings telecast Sunday.
"Well, it was the status," Adelman said of the reference. "You had a year to go. I mean half a year to go. I had pretty much come to grips with the fact if nothing happened here, then we'll see what happens after that.
"I wasn't worried, but obviously I'm relieved and thankful this has been worked out and we can move on through the rest of this year now and into next year."
In his seventh season with the Kings, Adelman has a 331-173 record.
Joe Maloof said Petrie strongly recommended exercising the option.
"Geoff told us it would be the best thing for the team to get it taken care of rather than have uncertainty going into the playoffs," Joe Maloof said.
Adelman had campaigned for the move before the season began, but the request fell on deaf ears. The coach knew he had Petrie's support, but that wasn't enough.
Losing the season's first three games in Texas didn't do much for Adelman's status. But the Kings have won 30 of their past 40 games and are just one game behind last season's pace.
"Geoff and I have talked a couple of times about the situation, and I felt I had his support," Adelman said. "But we both knew it was really in the Maloofs' hands.
"They are the ones who had to make the decision. I don't think there is anything Geoff could do anymore, and there wasn't anything I could do. It was up to them. Did they feel like I deserved to come back again or not? I'm thankful they did decide that."
During Adelman's tenure in Sacramento, only the San Antonio Spurs (.710) and Los Angeles Lakers (.679) have a better winning percentage than the Kings (.658).
"Sometimes I think Rick doesn't get the recognition he deserves for the job he has done here in Sacramento," Petrie said in a statement.
In addition to the Kings, Adelman has coached the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors, racking up a 688-425 record. His victory total ranks 16th in NBA history and fourth among active coaches behind Don Nelson, Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan. [BYWIRE]
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Adelman gets extension
The Kings pick up coach's option for 2005-06 season
By Martin McNeal -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Rick Adelman has taken the Kings to the playoffs every season he has been coach.
Kings coach Rick Adelman said he didn't find out about it until he was driving to Arco Arena on Tuesday afternoon.
But the decision to exercise the option on the final year of Adelman's contract had been discussed by owners Gavin and Joe Maloof and team president Geoff Petrie for several weeks.
Adelman, who is receiving $2.7 million this season, will get $3 million next season. But more importantly, he has the security of knowing where he will be.
Despite leading the Kings to at least 55 victories in each of the past four seasons and a 30-14 mark this season, Adelman's future had been uncertain.
Adelman was told during an impromptu press conference before the game that he had been referred to as a lame duck during a Kings telecast Sunday.
"Well, it was the status," Adelman said of the reference. "You had a year to go. I mean half a year to go. I had pretty much come to grips with the fact if nothing happened here, then we'll see what happens after that.
"I wasn't worried, but obviously I'm relieved and thankful this has been worked out and we can move on through the rest of this year now and into next year."
In his seventh season with the Kings, Adelman has a 331-173 record.
Joe Maloof said Petrie strongly recommended exercising the option.
"Geoff told us it would be the best thing for the team to get it taken care of rather than have uncertainty going into the playoffs," Joe Maloof said.
Adelman had campaigned for the move before the season began, but the request fell on deaf ears. The coach knew he had Petrie's support, but that wasn't enough.
Losing the season's first three games in Texas didn't do much for Adelman's status. But the Kings have won 30 of their past 40 games and are just one game behind last season's pace.
"Geoff and I have talked a couple of times about the situation, and I felt I had his support," Adelman said. "But we both knew it was really in the Maloofs' hands.
"They are the ones who had to make the decision. I don't think there is anything Geoff could do anymore, and there wasn't anything I could do. It was up to them. Did they feel like I deserved to come back again or not? I'm thankful they did decide that."
During Adelman's tenure in Sacramento, only the San Antonio Spurs (.710) and Los Angeles Lakers (.679) have a better winning percentage than the Kings (.658).
"Sometimes I think Rick doesn't get the recognition he deserves for the job he has done here in Sacramento," Petrie said in a statement.
In addition to the Kings, Adelman has coached the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors, racking up a 688-425 record. His victory total ranks 16th in NBA history and fourth among active coaches behind Don Nelson, Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan. [BYWIRE]
keflanag
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I think he has done an OUTSTANDING job this year. Probably his best year so far as coach of this team. With that said, I'm glad they took care of this now. It's one less distraction this year. It eliminates all of the "if the Kings don't win, Adleman is gone" discussion throughout the playoffs. The staff and players can just focus on winning, and not worry about who or what system will be around next year.
Look at Dallas last year ... all the talk was about Don Nelson and how he'd get fired after another early playoff exit. Even though he didn't, it was a huge distraction down the stretch for that team.
so called "hater" here. 
personally, as a kings partisan, i found this and the previous move (mobley's coming; not that i thought dc should have stayed) bad for the kings' chances for the nba finals. i believe having adelman at the helm is ok with the maloofs because rick constantly succeeds in getting a highly entertaining team, no matter what kind of roster he is left with. for rich people investing money in the nba, entertaining is probably more, or at least as much, desirable than having a perennial champion (not only contending). kings offer spectacular offense with the passing game and all. they always have injuries so it is easy to feel for them, and rick almost always finds a way to have cinderella stories per few games. what more can a boss ask!
personally, as a kings partisan, i found this and the previous move (mobley's coming; not that i thought dc should have stayed) bad for the kings' chances for the nba finals. i believe having adelman at the helm is ok with the maloofs because rick constantly succeeds in getting a highly entertaining team, no matter what kind of roster he is left with. for rich people investing money in the nba, entertaining is probably more, or at least as much, desirable than having a perennial champion (not only contending). kings offer spectacular offense with the passing game and all. they always have injuries so it is easy to feel for them, and rick almost always finds a way to have cinderella stories per few games. what more can a boss ask!
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keflanag said:
Feel free. What's wrong with a "fan"(as you sarcastically put it) not being happy with an organizations decisions???
If people will be content with another early playoff exit then they either have blinders on or are not being realistic.
For those that do have season tickets they realize what a financial investment it is not only to get season tickets but you also have to put out the money for 16 playoff games and by the finals the ticket price is about double. I'm not complaining as I have been able to make do but if the product stays the same and the tickets again get increased they are going to lose alot of season ticket holders.
As someone who previously spoke well of PJ as a head coach and have been critical of RA's substitution package, I think was the right move and RA deserved this. Every coach has faults and there aren't many out there better than RA. Who else could have handled the early season "chemistry" questions, a bad start and another season of major injuries to guide us to a great record. Congrats Rick, you deserve it.
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Ryle said:
Well, if they get bounced early as you predict you can always roll that money on over to next season's tickets, should you find it tolerable to get them with Adelman in the building -- you don't have to pay for games they don't play.
To be fair, nobody here is down there with the players nor are they in the locker room, so how can we accurately say RA is doing a bad job or even a good job for that matter? Anybody can "arm-chair quaterback" but nobody knows what's going on behind the scenes and why this guy or that guy played or didn't play. HOWEVER, it is my opinion that they should have waited until the end of the season to make a determination on the direction of the team.
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Like I said I'm on the waiting list, they haven't put out a team that didn't have some kind of chance to contend for awhile now, signing Rick which will mean Petrie is still here bodes well for the future. They have consistantly shown they will make changes to make sure we have a shot year in and year out, injuries have played a big part. I think it's funny that season ticket holders seem to think if they give up their tickets no one will be there to take them. They might lose a lot of people as they jump off the bandwagon but there will be plenty of people to swoop them up. Like I said once you can't take it anymore, call me.Ryle said:
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KP said:
It may be easy to find people to take season tickets in the upper levels where prices haven't gone through the roof. However, an early exit from the playoffs this year may make it more difficult for people in the lower level to pony up the necessary money. I've had two season tickets for the last six years. I share with three other guys. So, basically I go to ten games a year plus playoffs. Four years ago my tickets were $47.50 each, this year they are $84.50. Can't really complain too much because the product on the floor has been good. However, they are pricing "middle class" people out and attracting more corpporate types. I think in large that explains the lack of "Arco Thunder" during many games. The yuppies are sitting on their hands in the lower levels.
Anyway, back to the topic. I like Adelman and think he is the perfect coach for this roster. Also, I believe that if the Kings go out early this year Adleman is in SERIOUS jeopardy. The Maloofs want to win in a BIG way which is why I love them! So, Petrie won't be able to protect Adelman if the Kings go out in the first or second round. I would even say that if the Kins are "healthy", however you want to define that, and don't win it all Adelaman's job may still be in jeopardy.
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love_them_kings
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KP said:
Dang, you beat me too it!
I'd love to get my hands on season's tickets!
love_them_kings
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Ryle said:
Last I checked, there were 1300+ people on the waiting list for season tickets, so I think they will do okay. I guess I just don't view the Kings as a "product that stays the same". The ticket prices are to go to the games, and to enjoy watching the team play. I love being a part of that. You're paying for entertainment, not for results. I'd love to see them make it to the finals (I think that's one thing EVERYONE on the board can agree on), but I'd jump on season tickets even if they didn't have a chance. I don't think the Maloofs owe the fans a championship. I think they owe it to the fans to put together a good team, and to constantly look at ways to improve, the team. I don't agree with every decision they've ever made, but I believe they keep their end of the deal.
love_them_kings said:
This is one great post.
My tix are now at $107.50/seat per game, and honestly, it really has gone beyond my means. I make sacrifices in other places to keep my LL seats and now sell 12-14 games a year to keep things as reasonable as I can stand. But my philosophy is similar to LTK's, and so far my expectations consistently range from met to exceeded.
With that said, the 2002 WCF absolutely destroyed me mentally, and last year's tough 2nd round exit was difficult to handle, too. But for me, in the end, after the dust settled a bit, I was pragmatic enough to realize that in the long run and big scheme of things, our team did all it could to win, and for that I was appreciative. And perhaps last year's "Great CWebb Comeback Experiment" could be termed a failure, but it was a calculated risk that I now believe was reasonable to take, even though it didn't ultimately get us to the top of the mountain.
Overall, although I question certain GM moves, coaching moves in games, and other small-scale things, I am happy with the direction of the organization looking at the big picture, the long haul, and overall get my entertainment value for what I invest in the Kings.
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