Would you guys just stop with this crap about Vivek believing that Hield will be the next Steph Curry? I'm not happy with Vlade or Vivek, or with what we got in return for Cousins. But thinking this trade was all about Vivek and his belief that Hield will be as big a superstar as Cousins or Curry is just bat-chit-crazy. Show some proof if you've got it. Otherwise, there are better conspiracy theories to hang your hat on.
Does Vivek picture Hield as next Curry?
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Read more of my other posts and those of other people. Also, reread the post that you quoted. I said "If". Its a matter of discussion but there are many many reasons why this was a dirt poor regardless of whether Vivek believes Buddy is the next Curry which is not far off considering Vivek's history.
A front-office source familiar with the Kings' thinking said owner Vivek Ranadive's adoration of Hield was a key driver in the deal. "Vivek thinks Buddy has Steph Curry potential," the source told ESPN's Baxter Holmes.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...etter-demarcus-cousins-trade-offer-2-days-ago
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...etter-demarcus-cousins-trade-offer-2-days-ago
That story about Vivek's infatuation with Buddy Hield has no credible source. I would even go so far as to doubt whether a real person actually told Baxter Holmes what he relayed about Vivek's thinking. That story also fits the national media's tired narrative about Vivek being stupid, which is the 2nd red flag for me!
But make no mistake, I would love to see Vivek fired as the managing partner of the Kings. He's had his chance and he hasn't improved the team chances of success on the court. With Vlade I'm on the fence, but after the Cousins trade, I'm leaning toward wanting him gone, too. Especially with the way the trade was handled. So it's not like I'm trying to defend Vivek or Vlade! I just find this Vivek+Buddy story to be a bit too fishy for me. But if it smells good to you, to each his own.
But make no mistake, I would love to see Vivek fired as the managing partner of the Kings. He's had his chance and he hasn't improved the team chances of success on the court. With Vlade I'm on the fence, but after the Cousins trade, I'm leaning toward wanting him gone, too. Especially with the way the trade was handled. So it's not like I'm trying to defend Vivek or Vlade! I just find this Vivek+Buddy story to be a bit too fishy for me. But if it smells good to you, to each his own.
Would not surprise me if Vivek thinks this. He is obsessed with 3PT shooters. McLemore, Stauskas, Hield all have one thing in common, long range shooters with limited game. There is an old saying that applies to this team, "If you try to be too smart, you will outsmart yourself!"
The franchise and those leading it are trying to be way too smart to they point where they are just dumb as rocks.
The franchise and those leading it are trying to be way too smart to they point where they are just dumb as rocks.
I agree that people need a healthy dose of skepticism when they read these various narratives.
I don't think Vivek really believes Buddy Heild is the next Steph Curry, but at the same time I do think Vivek thinks every young shooter is maybe the next Steph Curry. Vivek like an excitable child who thinks every pop fly is a home run when it leaves the bat.
There is no "next Steph Curry" - as much as I hate his guts (and I do) he is rewriting the book on shooting the basketball. Steph Curry = Ted Williams - just a sick mad scientist at his craft. There ain't no "next one" coming through that door.
If Buddy Heild becomes JJ Redick and Vlade drafts well at lets say 15 and 35 in the supposedly "rich draft"... and meanwhile DeMarcus makes the unibrow cry and wet his pants, well I have no choice but to hope for that. I'm staying with Vlade, Dave, and the Kings.
And I'd love to see Vivek ousted too
I don't think Vivek really believes Buddy Heild is the next Steph Curry, but at the same time I do think Vivek thinks every young shooter is maybe the next Steph Curry. Vivek like an excitable child who thinks every pop fly is a home run when it leaves the bat.
There is no "next Steph Curry" - as much as I hate his guts (and I do) he is rewriting the book on shooting the basketball. Steph Curry = Ted Williams - just a sick mad scientist at his craft. There ain't no "next one" coming through that door.
If Buddy Heild becomes JJ Redick and Vlade drafts well at lets say 15 and 35 in the supposedly "rich draft"... and meanwhile DeMarcus makes the unibrow cry and wet his pants, well I have no choice but to hope for that. I'm staying with Vlade, Dave, and the Kings.
And I'd love to see Vivek ousted too
I don't have a horse in this race, but the theory is probably an easier sell since most of us remember owners telling us how Tyreke was going to be MUCH better than Curry. That really lowers the bar when it comes to bat-chit.
BTW, hello to all you old timers, whether staying or departing. You're a good bunch of people.
BTW, hello to all you old timers, whether staying or departing. You're a good bunch of people.
I think Galt is nailing it here- Vivek is chasing a trend and playing "follow the leader" when the leader happens to be a generational fluke (Curry + Klay). Warriors have done well in managing around those two, so maybe there's something in that organization to model, but it is insane to try recreate GSW's talent on the floor instead of figuring out whatever front office management principles are working for them.
Which leads me back to Sixers. Getting Hinkie and his team in would be amazing. Maybe Hinkie could get through to Vivek on this if he came on next. The thing that I like the most about Hinkie (beyond smart asset management) is his attitude of "we zig while they zag" and willfully not following NBA trends. He knows that a GM can't try to just assemble a knock-off contender, but has to put the franchise in position to build assets and find young talent and then build around it. I would love to see Hinkie here, as bringing something like "The Process" to Sacramento is probably the only way to build towards a sustainable future for the team, given our lack of bankable young talent and unfettered first round picks.
He also has that TED Talk / Silicon Valley / "smartest guy in the room" thing going on - which obviously is mostly BS and not needed in NBA, but it may be the only thing that will get Vivek to sit his but down and step out of the way of someone he *actually* respects. PDA was in that mold but didn't have the credentials. Vivek probably doesn't know how to make heads or tails of who Vlade is and what he brings to the table.
Which leads me back to Sixers. Getting Hinkie and his team in would be amazing. Maybe Hinkie could get through to Vivek on this if he came on next. The thing that I like the most about Hinkie (beyond smart asset management) is his attitude of "we zig while they zag" and willfully not following NBA trends. He knows that a GM can't try to just assemble a knock-off contender, but has to put the franchise in position to build assets and find young talent and then build around it. I would love to see Hinkie here, as bringing something like "The Process" to Sacramento is probably the only way to build towards a sustainable future for the team, given our lack of bankable young talent and unfettered first round picks.
He also has that TED Talk / Silicon Valley / "smartest guy in the room" thing going on - which obviously is mostly BS and not needed in NBA, but it may be the only thing that will get Vivek to sit his but down and step out of the way of someone he *actually* respects. PDA was in that mold but didn't have the credentials. Vivek probably doesn't know how to make heads or tails of who Vlade is and what he brings to the table.
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Hinkie's "process" was basically to tank and tank some more. That is not even watchable basketball there. He had the "process" going for some 4-5+ years? and where are the 76er franchise now? He left the 76ers with 4 power forwards/centers on a roster with multiple top 4 picks in the last 4-5 years.
I would rather get a GM that can construct a winning team with what they have to work with. Not someone who only knows how to tank and get draft pick, but can't construct a team properly.
There were multiple GM's with experience, that Vivek passed on to hire Vlade and I am sure there are qualified ones still out there.
Vlade is in way over his head as President and GM of an NBA team. Since he probably isn't leaving anytime soon, how about Vivek hire a real GM and just have Vlade be President.
I would rather get a GM that can construct a winning team with what they have to work with. Not someone who only knows how to tank and get draft pick, but can't construct a team properly.
There were multiple GM's with experience, that Vivek passed on to hire Vlade and I am sure there are qualified ones still out there.
Vlade is in way over his head as President and GM of an NBA team. Since he probably isn't leaving anytime soon, how about Vivek hire a real GM and just have Vlade be President.
Sean CunninghamVerified account@SeanCunningham 26m26 minutes ago
In his 2 games in Sacramento as a member of the Pelicans, Buddy Hield said Kings owner Vivek Ranadive would say: 'we're still gonna get you'
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Oh, good grief. Pretty sure that didn't impact the negotiations. Insert face palm emoji of choice here...
In his 2 games in Sacramento as a member of the Pelicans, Buddy Hield said Kings owner Vivek Ranadive would say: 'we're still gonna get you'
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Oh, good grief. Pretty sure that didn't impact the negotiations. Insert face palm emoji of choice here...
Basically, what I think this came down to was the FO wanted to deal Boogie for months and Vivek only allowed it because he loves Buddy. Had the FO not stumbled upon one of Vivek's "favs", I don't think a deal gets done. I don't think the FO really cared much what they got back, they just wanted him gone in any way possible. Just the perfect storm of incompetence from everyone really.
Worst owner in the league. Worst asset management. Absolute tragedy.
To what end ? I mean we win now but it all counts for nothing when you are missmanaged like this steming from the disillusioned beliefs of our ownership and FO.
Ben will probably be re - signed off the back of two decent shooting nights and we'll trade WCS while his value is high for another shooter
It's hard to support anything but the players when you have mad men running the show. Thank God Jaeger hasn't walked
To what end ? I mean we win now but it all counts for nothing when you are missmanaged like this steming from the disillusioned beliefs of our ownership and FO.
Ben will probably be re - signed off the back of two decent shooting nights and we'll trade WCS while his value is high for another shooter
It's hard to support anything but the players when you have mad men running the show. Thank God Jaeger hasn't walked