SacBee: New low: Kings lose to Miami

[Revrag]

MIAMI – There was some question before Tuesday's game whether Ron Artest would be ready to play that night, as the Kings small forward had missed the shootaround that morning with what was deemed stomach issues and a headache.

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[VF21]

Okay, I am now officially pissed off.

...deemed stomach issues and a headache...

Oh please. Let's just say he had a hangover and quit dancing around.

Amick makes it pretty obvious, although at least somewhat subtle, that the players we're rooting for had a great time enjoying the South Florida nightlife.

Well, bless their hearts.

Thanks a lot, guys. I'm glad you had a good time in Miami and it was darned nice of you to let the Heat win their 10th game of the year.

There was NOTHING I'd rather do on a Tuesday night than sit in front of my TV as the members of my favorite team totally embarrassed themselves and me and every other Kings fan.

Losing a game where you play your best is one thing. This wasn't just losing a game. I personally think everyone not named Hawes or Williams (or Thomas or SAR, since they didn't play) should have to give 1/82 of their salary to charity because they certainly didn't earn it.

 

[bloom]

"I do it all, baby," Artest said near the end of his act. "Offense, defense, dancing."

He forgot to add "acting" to that list.

Theus said. "If you have a chance, mathematically, to still be in the playoffs, then you've got to come out with a sense or urgency. You've got to have slobber in your mouth.

I like this quote.

 

[Bricklayer]

I like this quote.

It would be a good quote if a) it really matters to be a #8 seed fodder to anybody but a coiach wanting to establish his career; b) we actually had a real shot rather than just a paper thin motivational tool.

NBA players are not braniacs, but they know its over. Except for maybe Ron. But he's just a nut. Otherwise slobbering after an irrevelant first round exit in a playoffs you have almost 0% of reaching ain't going to happen. Nor do I think Reggie's "I wanna be .500!"" is much of a rallying cry either.

Do you know what I think IS a rallying cry? Playng the kids. A lot. The kids have somethig to play for and something to prove. They will give you effort until the bitter end for their own purposes. And along the way the franchise gts to develop its young players and get a read and what it does and does not have.