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Kings hire Luke Walton

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 13, 2019.

  1. Os Trigonum

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    that was quick
     
  2. Williamson

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    This was so quick you have to suspect it was already in the works.

    I'm going to laugh really hard if the Kings finish better than the Lakers again next year. I think it's very possible.
     
  3. roslolian

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    It's not hard to build a team when you collect top 4 lotto picks every year.

    Btw they missed their pick this year Bagley's ok but is way worse than Young and Doncic. Bagley reminds me of Josh Smith with better mid range shooting and worse 3 pt and defense.
     
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    No way. Bagley much better than that. They don’t need Trae Bc they got Fox. Reason they passed up on Doncic was Bc of Hield, and Bogdanovic they really believe in those kids
     
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  5. Newlin

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    I don't have a problem with this hiring. I don't know if Luke is a good coach or a bad coach. I thought he conducted himself in a professional manner during his time with the Lakers. The Lakers seem to be a mess and I really don't blame Luke. I think he has a chance to do well with the Kings, and he's probably glad to be away from LeBron and the Lakers.
     
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    If he was their top choice years ago then I understand pouncing on him now.
     
  7. Jturbofuel

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    Lakers did him a favor by firing him now he can coach a young team without all the drama that goes with any team Lebron is on.
     
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    Luke Walton so hot right now.
     
  9. D-rock

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    Lakers should hire Joerger and watch them finish with better record next season.

    Walton is so overrated.
     
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    It's hard to criticize anything the Kings do currently so I'll say this was a great hire for their young core
     
  11. BigBum

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    Luke is a great coach.
    Like rockets, Lakers expectation is championship.
    Kings is playoffs.
     
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    3 months ago...
    Magic: "Jeanie, Luke sucks ass. We need a real coach."
    Jeanie: "I like Luke, let's let him ride out the season."
    Luke: "Hey guys, whatcha talkin' about?"
    Magic and Jeanie: "NOTHING!"

    Last week:
    Magic: "Jeanie, Luke still sucks ass. We absolutely need a real coach."
    Jeanie: "You're the prez, go ahead and fire him against my wishes if you want."
    Luke: "Hey guys, whatcha talkin' about?"
    Magic and Jeanie: "NOTHING!"

    *later that day*
    Vlade: "What's up, Luke? We've got a coffee mug with your name on it."
    Magic: "Eff this shite. I'm out."
    Jeanie: "At least I still have Luke."
    Luke: "Eff this shite. I'm out. Hey, Vlade, where's my mug?"
     
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  13. BallSoHarden

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    For what its worth that was the 2016 season, Durant wasn't there, but the Warriors looked insane that year, started 39-4 and those wins didn't go to Luke's record, they still go to Kerr's head coaching record even with him out.
     
  14. HROZ

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    Surprised how keen they were for Luke.

    But he should be fine.
    Needs to develop Fox Bagley that's their future.

    Mostly I think they need acquire better players to complement those 2
     
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  16. Jontro

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    welp...
     
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  17. JW86

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    Who wants money now? Sheesh
     
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    As soon as Walton left a glamorous locale (FIVE years later) it became "sexual assault."
     
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  19. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    I'm not saying that these allegations aren't real, but this chick had the perfect opportunity to come out of the woodwork last year with the rest of the #MeToo group. It makes me wonder what the impetus is. The whole 'I'm a victim' fad needs to go the F away because it's damaging our country. Life isn't fair, nothing is equal, people are assholes, deal with it, be positive, learn from it, better yourself and move on with your life.
     
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  20. arno_ed

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    Wow. So let's not prosecute or report criminals? If someone kills another person just say life isn't fair, people are assholes???

    That being said I know nothing of this story, so I have no idea if he is guilty or not. Just wanted to comment on the interesting quote from Xerobull.
     
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