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i know the maloofs wanna interview him but hes still unsure if he even wants to interview because his mother is dying.
Kings owners searching for right coaching candidate
By SAM AMICK
Sacramento Bee
26-MAY-06
What happens in Vegas ... doesn't always stay in Vegas.
The Sacramento Kings finished their secret two-day interview session for a coach Thursday, when Golden State assistant coach Mario Elie gave his pitch to replace former coach Rick Adelman.
Elie, an 11-year veteran as a player who was also an assistant with San Antonio, arrived Thursday afternoon, hours after Memphis assistant and former Golden State Warriors head coach Eric Musselman left town following his Wednesday interview.
Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie said both candidates impressed him and the Maloof family. He also said they are scheduling more interviews, though he wouldn't indicate how many or how soon they would take place.
Petrie declined to discuss Elie and Musselman specifically, seeking fairness in the process and a "level playing field" for the candidates. Asked whether Elie or Musselman would be asked back for a second interview, Petrie said, "That's up to (Kings co-owners) Joe and Gavin (Maloof)," who did not return calls for comment.
"(Musselman and Elie) both were very well-prepared, gave excellent presentations," Petrie said by phone. "They gave ideas about how they would go about coaching based on their backgrounds, and their experience and all of that."
Despite the setting, Petrie said there was no Vegas-style wining and dining. The interview took place at the Maloof-owned Palms Casino Hotel, lasting just two to three hours. He chuckled at the hypothetical notion that showgirls were paraded around the potential Kings coaches, saying, "It's not about (putting on a show) _ it's about the 12 players on the court."
Whether San Antonio assistant P.J. Carlesimo is being courted remains in debate, as sources close to him said Thursday there were no indications an interview had been scheduled. It appears just one candidate is guaranteed an interview, even if he doesn't know it yet.
Monarchs coach and front-runner John Whisenant said after his team's loss Thursday night he has not spoken to the Maloofs or Petrie regarding the opening. Gavin Maloof told The Sacramento Bee on Wednesday that, despite the long family history with Whisenant, an interview would be necessary.
"I know they like me, and I know they think I can coach, but they will decide who they think is best for the Kings," Whisenant said. "There's nothing I can do or say to affect that."
Yet while Petrie and the Maloofs will remain in Las Vegas through the weekend and Whisenant is giving the Monarchs a day off, the coach said he is not meeting with the Kings yet. Whisenant has concerns far more vital than the Kings' opening, as his 85-year-old mother is in intensive care in Muskogee, Okla.
"There are just a lot of factors in this whole scenario, this whole thing, and ... I just have to think about it," he said. "And right now, as you can see, I have a lot to think about."
Asked whether he aspired to coach in the NBA, the man who became a millionaire off the court and in the business world spoke in generalities of his passion for coaching.
"Quite honestly, it's what I've done best in my life. I've built 450 homes, I've built office buildings. ... I've done all kinds of real estate-related partnerships and syndications, but I don't do any of those as well as I coach."
i know the maloofs wanna interview him but hes still unsure if he even wants to interview because his mother is dying.
Well I can agree with that but I would imagine your "until" is right around the corner. Ron is insane.artest is a WAY better player than peja and until ron does something wrong this trade is still considered a steal. im so glad we got artest rather than that CHOKER peja.
its not even true buddy. you just wasted your time posting this. he hasnt even interviewed yet.Are they going to officially change their name to the Queens now?Seriously, how do you hire a WNBA coach? Womens basketball is completely different then the NBA i can't believe they think he's a better choice then aldeman. Way not give an NBA assistant coach a chance, look what mike brown did for the cavs!
im not even gonna think like that. he has a clean slate in my eyes and i dont even wanna think negative like that.
So Sac Bee today says Whisenant is the front runner but hasn't been interviewed.
ron who do you want to coach the kings
mario, musselman or pj carlesimo. those are all good choices.
It's not true YET, you just wait! I'm sure the Queens will make the right choiceits not even true buddy. you just wasted your time posting this. he hasnt even interviewed yet.
i know they will. they havent made any bad choices so far so i dont think they will start now.I'm sure the kings will make the right choice
no bad choices? are you talking about very recently like this year? Bonzi and Ron were great pick ups i'd agree with that but signing Webber and Brad Miller to max deals were HUGE mistakes.
well webber is gone (thank god) and brad miller making that much money was bad but it was still a good move to get him. i mean who isnt overpaid these days?
you aren't, ronwell webber is gone (thank god) and brad miller making that much money was bad but it was still a good move to get him. i mean who isnt overpaid these days?
Yeah, good luck to Whisenant getting the respect of a bunch of NBA players coming from a WNBA team
to bad hes not coming to the nba.Yeah, good luck to Whisenant getting the respect of a bunch of NBA players coming from a WNBA team
what makes you so sure he is not
Wikipedia is written and edited daily by people like you and me. Please don't use this as fact.
Miller's deal was a mistake. But how can you say Webber was a HUGE mistake? That statement is idiotic. Webber was absolutely amazing before his injury, you have to offer a guy like that a max deal. To not do that would be.......well..........idiotic.
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