http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/1...kcN/story.html"I couldn’t imagine playing in Sacramento, one of the best places in the world to play, and the great fans there talking about everything else but you all the time."
"I have never seen the Kings not sell out games. They’re playing in front of 8,000 people, it’s not fun.”
“But the instability for players is the worst thing you can have. I had instability in Washington. I couldn’t imagine playing in Sacramento, one of the best places in the world to play, and the great fans there talking about everything else but you all the time. When we were in Sacramento, they never talked about anything else. Now when I go there, all they’re talking about is, ‘Why don’t the Maloofs do this?’ That uncertainty has that effect, just that energy. I have never seen the Kings not sell out games. They’re playing in front of 8,000 people, it’s not fun.”
Yep, CWebb said "it's not fun."
KB
Onward!
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.
Truth!
Lifelong Kentucky Wildcats and Sacramento Kings fan.
CWebb is 100% correct. It's not fun for anybody -- players, fans, etc. If the Maloofs had one ounce of decency left in them they would apologize to the city of Sacramento and sell to somebody who is willing to invest in this team and city.
"Dealing with the Maloofs is like dealing with the North Koreans, except less competent." -- Chris Lehane, Director of Think Big
"Size doesn't make any difference; heart is what makes a difference." -- Jerry Sloan.
Ah, well, that's the rub. Remember when we were thrilled to have the Maloofs as owners? Does anyone remember that? Who stole them?Originally Posted by LWP777
Never mind. It was George. Would someone build him a small restaurant with some slot machines in them and have him go manage it?
Upwards and onwards.
You know, I'd just settle for a little honesty. Just tell us what your intentions are? What, preytell is your plan going forward? Please Gavin and Joe, tell us why the two of you, both older, bend to the will of George, who appeared to be a lunatic at that famous press conference? I don't need an apology, I just need honesty, the truth. The city of sacramento, and the loyal fans deserve to know, as do your employees.
Gavin, you were crying with joy when the arena deal was done. You certainly looked sincere to me. I see you and Joe at the games, so its obvious to me that the both of you love the game and the team. How about the two of you growing a pair, and actually doing something. How about standing up for what you believe in. How about a little resolve. This situation requires leadership. And you can't lead anything with a committee. One of the two of you needs to take the bull by the horns, and take responsibility. Will someone in that family, other than George, stand up and be counted.
Its hard to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.
Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard.
This...ALL of this! ^^^
"The current Sacramento Kings owners have proven time and time again that they do not care about the squad’s fans, the community that surrounds the team, and the product on the court. The Sacramento Kings owners are sniveling, conniving front-runners that do not understand the game of basketball, much less the ideals that help buttress attempts at tact, poise and reason." - Kelly Dwyer
Is the team theirs or the city's? A central question for sports teams. I think the Magoofs think of the Kings calculatedly, like a business entity of theirs that they can do what they want with.
Great post. I really hope Joe and Gavin read it.
"Dealing with the Maloofs is like dealing with the North Koreans, except less competent." -- Chris Lehane, Director of Think Big
"Size doesn't make any difference; heart is what makes a difference." -- Jerry Sloan.
That's why I don't have season tickets anymore. The team is not fun to watch. At all.
THANK YOU MAYOR JOHNSON!
Thank you Vivek Ranadive!
Thank you Carmichael Dave!
Thank you Mike!
Thank you every other minority owner!
You all saved the Sacramento Kings! Long live Sacramento!
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