Walton fired
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KainLear
Starter
I can be convinced by a new coach (interim or not) to give Bagley a new look.
sactowndog
All-Star
Yep Bobby tells it like it is. He is proving his worth in Stockton and needs to get the hell out of Vivek’s org.
Yeah hoping Vivek finally has the reins off Monte and can let him actually rebuild this without ownership pressure of "playoffs or bust"
sactowndog
All-Star
Yeah why deal with the headache.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
He’d absolutely be the scapegoat then. Dude stinks. Lol
sactowndog
All-Star
Possible once Vivek owns the all time record hands down. At that point you have reached rock bottom.
TaxMan
Starter
I really think Doug has a real future in coaching. He seems like the right mix of being a very smart basketball mind and someone with the right emotional makeup to connect and motivate a team. However, if he is named interim, I really do hope he’s given a fair shot long term. Does anyone know how he ended up on the coaching staff this year? Was he a Walton, Monte or Vivek hire? Whoever we bring in needs to have a comfort level with Monte.
It’s actually unfortunate that we have cycled through so many “golden era” kings in the front office over the past 5 years. Right now his hire would seem like more of the same nostalgia PR hire (both locally and from national press), but I really think he could be different.
It’s actually unfortunate that we have cycled through so many “golden era” kings in the front office over the past 5 years. Right now his hire would seem like more of the same nostalgia PR hire (both locally and from national press), but I really think he could be different.
steelevt
All-Star
based on his success in challenges this season, doesnt look good for him
kb02
All-Star
The Vlade players should be next:
And you have to question players who go out and play like this for a coach they “love” so much. That Fox presser was brutal. There has to be a ton of focus on the core guys.
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) November 21, 2021
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Sacramento Kings have scheduled a meeting with players at noon to update them on the next move in aftermath of Luke Walton dismissal, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 21, 2021
SLAB
Hall of Famer
Ya, I said the other day. Just trade everyone with residual Vlade stank.
AaronPDX
Bench
They need a huge change in coaching all around. These recycled mediocre coaches (Gentry) aren't cutting it. They need to go bold, and I think either Jackson or Christie could make a difference, but I'm saying go full bore overhaul, Head Coach Doug Christie. He "GETS" the game, all the nuances, he sees what's happening three steps ahead.
kb02
All-Star
Philly is in town. Do it, Monte!
sactowndog
All-Star
Just proves how ****ed up this org truely is that they fired Walton mid-season with no ****ing clue who would replace him. Kangz. Totally Vivek.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
If Morey is willing, I’m all in at this point. That presser broke me.
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
do you know for a fact that Bobby won’t succeed as a head coach? I understand being apprehensive of another former player being hired but it’s common practice across the league. I don’t think bringing him on as an interim is short sided as long as they don’t sign him to a multi year contract at the same time. Take a look, and if it doesn’t work, do a full coaching search in the off-season.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Source says there is momentum gaining internally to have Alvin Gentry be tabbed as the next Kings head coach to replace the fired Luke Walton. Not done yet, though. More here, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/YXHZt8QDDV
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) November 21, 2021
The Effort Police
Starter
Might make the new coach a viable scapegoat...
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
Albatros
Starter
Obviously not but no one knows if he will be a good coach either. It's all based on sentiment and emotion about 02. Oh and summer league?!
I don't know why it's so bad to want an established coach with a track record of at least some success. The idea is to win playoff series and a championship.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
Hype level zero
steelevt
All-Star
I dont remember it happening recently or if its legal to interview assistant coaches from other teams while the season is still going on but im sure there are a few that would be good candidates that would love to get a head coaching job, even if it is in sacramento. anyone know if its possible if we get the other teams approval?
I like the idea of it being Bobby or Christie mostly because I don't think either of them shy away from the tough decisions. I am leaning towards Christie because of his fire for the game. In the game against Toronto recently Gary Trent was clowning the the Kings bench and the only person who stood up was Christie. We need that kind of fire for a head coach. A head coach that will get a tech, or make a challenge for the team. To often Walton would just talk to Refs, but hardly got mad enough to get a tech.
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iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
He has been a coach for several years and did show ability to adjust on the fly which I like.
I just don’t know what established coach is out there other than D’Antoni
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