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nebs
11-29-2005, 10:45 PM
Anyone hear him? He's begging for help for a new Arena. Sounded like he was going to break down or something. Very odd moment.
SLAB
11-29-2005, 11:15 PM
I was listening, but I somehow missed that...

What happened? What did he say?
nebs
11-29-2005, 11:19 PM
Basically Coach T was saying the Kings need a new arena and Gavin started rambling about how people don't travel and know how much we are missing with a newer arena. Also that it's not just for him and Joe etc. He then started saying they need help...over and over.

I'm not good at relaying this so I'm hoping someone else could add to it.
SoupNazi
11-29-2005, 11:23 PM
He was reiterating on how people dont know that the arena would be for the whole community not just the kings. He also said that they are currently talking to some private investors to work things out but nothing is even close to a done deal.
nebs
11-29-2005, 11:29 PM
He also sounded very flustered.. came across, to me anyway, as being very uncomfortable.
captain bill
11-30-2005, 12:41 AM
Oh no. Sounds like he really wants that new arena for Christmas, and he's gonna throw a fit if he doesn't get it.
SacDoug
11-30-2005, 01:30 AM
Arco Arena is a dump compared to arenas around the league. The Kings need a new arena and the community would benefit from an entertainment and shopping center. It doesn't look like it is going to happen right now. Too many people have a small town mentality in the area. In order to host large events, things like this need to be build. Thank God, the NBA finals did not come to Sacramento when a few free throws and a 3 pt shot is all that stood in the way of the Kings. The city would have been embarassed over its lack of facilities. There arn't even enough hotels to host the Allstar game let alone the finals.
AleksandarN
11-30-2005, 09:20 AM
Oh no. Sounds like he really wants that new arena for Christmas, and he's gonna throw a fit if he doesn't get it.

Hey at least he cares about trying to get an arena in Sacramento instead of looking els where. It is time for the state and the local gov. and community to pitch in and get it done. There is alot of other states and cities that would love to have a NBA team.
Wuster
11-30-2005, 09:31 AM
If the proposal outlined in today's Bee falls apart, we can all say goodbye to the Kings. The angst of the Maloofs is a reflection of their love of this community and desire for continued success here. But, being businessmen, they will do what they need to do to ensure that success continues - relocating the team if needed.
sono
11-30-2005, 10:11 AM
who knows if it's a diversion or a game plan to move the Kings to Vegas.
hoopsfan
11-30-2005, 10:22 AM
Hey at least he cares about trying to get an arena in Sacramento instead of looking els where. It is time for the state and the local gov. and community to pitch in and get it done. There is alot of other states and cities that would love to have a NBA team.

The state has nothing to do with an arena. If that were the case...LA would have an NFL team.
AleksandarN
11-30-2005, 10:23 AM
The state has nothing to do with an arena. If that were the case...LA would have an NFL team.

I could be wrong but other states have helped fund arenas in other sports.
kennadog
11-30-2005, 10:25 AM
Too bad the State isn't part of it. In some places, the state has been a participant in such deals.
hoopsfan
11-30-2005, 10:27 AM
I've never heard of that...but that's pretty sad IMO, if true.