SacBee: Abdur-Rahim might be peering at the twilight

[Revrag]

LAS VEGAS – Quite a few processes are going on here for Shareef Abdur-Rahim. And none are all that pleasant.

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José Luis Villegas / jvillegas@sacbee.com The Kings' Sean Singletary, right, is fouled by the Blazers' Josh Davis during their summer league game in Las Vegas on Tuesday. MORE ON PAGE C6​

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[bajaden]

LAS VEGAS – Quite a few processes are going on here for Shareef Abdur-Rahim. And none are all that pleasant.

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José Luis Villegas / jvillegas@sacbee.com The Kings' Sean Singletary, right, is fouled by the Blazers' Josh Davis during their summer league game in Las Vegas on Tuesday. MORE ON PAGE C6
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Rahim has always been a stand up guy. I've been a fan of his going all the way back to Cal. I believe he'll do the right thing. I think he has too much pride to sit on the bench if he knows in his heart he can't do it anymore.

As stated in the article. Its not about the money. He'll get paid either way. Its all about professional and personal pride.

 

[AleksandarN]

It is up him in long run. But in the end when he does retire. I hope we keep him in the organization.

 

[DocHolliday]

It is up him in long run. But in the end when he does retire. I hope we keep him in the organization.

He would probably be a an excellent coach for Forwards. He could teach Forwards and Centers how to be better low post players.

 

[Kingfanpaul]

When a player retires, do they still get paid till the end of their contract?

 

[Kingzrool]

SAR Retirement?

http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/1085912.html

"I think at the end of the day with something like this, it'll make the decision for you," he said. "Anyone's body is only going to let you do what it's going to let you do. That's the thing. I haven't really mentally started adjusting to (the notion of retirement) and thinking like that. I guess my body will let me know."

That would be awesome.

 

[Vlade4GM]

If he retired and we traded Miller for an expiring, how much cap space could we have next offseason?

 

[tyrant]

he was always a very player. thank you sar for your services. if you do retire

 

[Kingfanpaul]

He was always a very good player. Thank you SAR for your services, if you do retire.

Agreed.

 

[DocHolliday]

When a player retires, do they still get paid till the end of their contract?

I think so, although insurance covers the cost and the money comes off the cap.

 

[CruzDude]

If he retired and we traded Miller for an expiring, how much cap space could we have next offseason?

08/09 and 09/10 salaries

SAR $6.2M, $6.6M
KT $7.9M, $8.5M
Ron $8.4M
Brad $11.3, $12.2M
Miki $5.7M, $6.2M

 

[kennadog]

he was always a very player. thank you sar for your services. if you do retire

And a very class act. A good example for the younger guys.

 

[Aenadin]

i sure wish they keep him around (when he retires) the guy has been a good person class act all the way, maybe he can be an assistant together with corliss

 

[kennadog]

i sure wish they keep him around (when he retires) the guy has been a good person class act all the way, maybe he can be an assistant together with corliss

If and when he is done, I can't help but think he'll go home to Atlanta where his ties are still strong.

 

[DesertFox]

To think, just a couple years ago, I thought the Kings would be decently set at PF between SAR and KT.
SAR's knee history shouldn't be too surprising, but I still can't believe how much KT has fallen.

 

[tradepeja]

To think, just a couple years ago, I thought the Kings would be decently set at PF between SAR and KT.
SAR's knee history shouldn't be too surprising, but I still can't believe how much KT has fallen.

Yeah its funny. Does anyone remember how when we first got KT he was putting up 30 like every other night and was automatic from about 22 ft and in? Then we got SAR and he was a massive stud in the playoffs vs. SA? Funny how much can happen so quick.

 

[Bricklayer]

SAR was well on his way down before he ever hit Sacto.

And him retiring has always been the best scenario for us to escape yet another bad contract.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

SAR was well on his way down before he ever hit Sacto.

And him retiring has always been the best scenario for us to escape yet another bad contract.

Yeah, I'd definetely agree with you on him being on his way down when he got here 3 years ago...but he did give us a good last 1/2 of his first year with us...he was damn good during that playoff run, and he should have gotten the ball alot more during Game 6 against the Spurs...we totally abandoned our post game that was working for us in that game, and he was a big part of creating that mismatch...oh well, hindsight, right? lol Anyway, if you do retire SAR, thanks for being the great person that you are, and providing maturity and selflessness even during the most trying of times. You have had a good career, and deserve every accolade for your early years in the league.

 

[PurpleHaze]

I really admire Shareef Abdur-Rahim as a human being and basketball player. He simply wanted the best for himself when he came to Sac, but it will apparently be cut short with the knee injury never fully recovered. He was always a good teammate everywhere he went and later in his career mentored some younger players - maybe he has a future coaching career. I don't think I've ever heard a negative word about Reef on this board concerning his professionalism, personality, conduct, work ethic, etc. That says a lot!

 

[Aenadin]

yeah he may not have won a ring as a player but i see him winning one as a coach.... not once have i seen or heard people say something bad about him.. what i like most about him was he didnt sulk and pout when he was asked to take a back seat for KT... on the other hand KT did the opposite

if he can stay one year with us to mentor JT and HAwes about posting up then it would be nice