i feel like this is what must be going on in the timeouts and at practice (insert Smart instead of Del Negro, and Tyreke instead of Rose)
there is no other explanation for the flat out failure
i feel like this is what must be going on in the timeouts and at practice (insert Smart instead of Del Negro, and Tyreke instead of Rose)
there is no other explanation for the flat out failure
The Maloofs are not going to fire Smart. He's doing exactly what they want. He is making fans tired of this team, losing their passion and their love for the team. This will result in an empty arena, and they will have an argument to move the team. That's their goal. They don't give a xxxx about Sacramento, being competitive and winning here.
This team right now is embarassing. And what hurts me is that we have some talent, and with a good coach we could at least be competitive. Not a playoff team maybe, but at least a fun 35/40 wins team.
I spent 165 euros, more or less 200 dollars to get the NBA League Pass and be able to watch the Kings. Right now I feel like I wasted my money. At least I love basketball and I can watch other games...
There is no team chemistry at all. Everybody just looks angry. I would guess everyone on the team wants to be anywhere but Sacramento. Unfortunately, I don't think anything gets better, as along as the Maloofs own this team. No good players or coaches will want to come to Sacramento as long as the Maloofs own this team. I hate them.
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I noticed a lot of questionable body language out there tonight, sad to see. If you're going to mope around the court like children you'll generally lose the game. Sometimes anger will lead to a bit of gusto in the play, this is just sulking plain and simple, down the stretch some of the effort on D was just horrible, Cuz was literally walking out there.Originally Posted by kennadog
Watching Smarts post game comments it sounds like the players aren't listening to him. They are playing the way they want to because they know how they should play. He is waiting for them to realize they need to try another way. I'm not sure this is a good HC strategy. It is probably doomed to failure. If the players want this coach around, they better start playing as a team. No one wants to see this team play the way they do.
Not sure if I would listen to him if I were a player.
What's there to listen to? He's like a new-age self-help tape.
Hey, I've got an idea - why don't you draw up a fricking play?!?Blah blah blah balance the roster blah blah blah keep your head up blah blah blah learn what situations you can make a play in blah blah blah play together as a team blah blah blah all about character and the right combinations blah blah blah
You know what? That's totally his new name. Coach NASHT.
Me too.
I agree with you about the plan. The same movie keeps playing with different characters.
Fire this POS.
Yah I agree. I have felt there is a reason this team was put together.. It's a bunch of pieces that don't match but who all have name recognition so the Maloofs can say that they tried to sign FAs with name recognition and that the fans still didn't come..
[tinfoilhat] I just think there is a reason for all this. [/tinfoilhat]
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Horford and Smith have talent. We expect them to give the Kings trouble. When 2 guys like Williams and Teague can take over the game, that tells you that the defense hasn't made much improvement. On offense the Kings make runs with their second team. They stand around a lot. The desire is not there for many players, with the exception of Thornton and Thomas maybe. Thompson works hard. Cousins comes to play most nights, but not last night. The transition defense is terrible, and the rebounding is weak. Both are based on desire. For what the Maloofs will pay there are few better coaching options out there. I am losing my enthusiasm for watching this team because they don't give the effort like the end of last season.
I agree the post-games comments are troubling. He may have lost the respect of his team. It is easy to lose, and difficult to regain. The next 10 games could be really sad.
coach smart makes questionable decisions but look at our roster. honestly lets be real theres not much to work with.ive been a kings fan all my life and there is just no talent on this squad. tyreke evans had a good rookie season but being completely one dimensional and unable to adjust is his downfar, hes not very good. we have players like salmons outlaw garcia and even isaiah thomas. i dont think these guys wpuld even see the floor on a contending team. demarcus cousins is solid and aaron brooks can put points on the board, thornton is ok but too inconsistent. our defense and offense is terrible because of a lack of effort. i see emotion from cousins and thompson but everyone else doesnt look motivated. i hate seeing tyreke floating around the 3 pt line and seems a bit slow in whatever he does. this is not coach smart entirely, share the blame.
Bingo.
^^ Totally agree 100%
Little bit torn on this.. On one hand, in my opinion Smart isn't and wasn't an NBA calibure coach, I'd put him at a mid-level NCAA level. On the other hand, I don't really blame him for the record as I think the roster is not up to par, which lies with Petrie/Magoofs.
Going forward, I don't know about replacing him. Over the long haul definitely, but for the season, what is the objective? It seems we are already, 10 games in, in a state of counting lottery balls, so what is winning a few more games going to achieve towards that end.. on the other hand you are concerned about the development of the players, and keeping some players happy playing here.
Smart is not the problem. The problem is that we have a bunch of dudes running up and down the court who think they know how to play the game as a team. I put emphasis on the words "think" and "team"...
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BOOM! goes the dynamite.
I signed up just so i could give my 2 cents on this topic. I don't think it's too early at all. I don't think it's too early to completely change this team. This may possibly be the last year(s) of the Kings being in Sacramento, and the best fans have to suffer by watching terrible basketball. We deserve better. I've always liked Cousins until these past few games, after he got his 2 game suspension. I don't even care that he got suspended. But what I do care is when the team is losing and he continues to pout at the refs, walk up the court instead of run, and not be in shape after missing just two games? The team is losing and this guy is walking up the court. That's pretty weak. True winners try their hardest and spill their hearts on the floor. This team is not willing to do that, neither is the coaching staff, or Petrie. I support firing Coach Smart and also making some trades. If it was my choice every player except Thornton would be on the trading block. Tyreke and Cousins are never going to be leaders. Tyreke is too quiet and doesn't care enough, Cousins pouts too much and when he gets pissed off it makes him play worse. And he gets pissed off a lot.
We know most of these guys limited talent. Why can't we give Jimmer some substantial minutes to see if he has anything. It's not like we're fighting for a playoff birth and can't take the chance.
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