http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/7603208p-8544046c.html Just seems like he's not as thrilled playing in Houston, as if signing with the Rockets was a last resort...I thought it was an interesting article...not trying to make this a big issue, but it kinda threw me off, seeing as he openly discusses his wishes to still be apart of the Kings (particularly halfway through preseason) and implied greatly that he signed strictly because of money... if this has been posted already, sorry...
Yeah, but I'm sure this isn't the first time he's felt bad about having to leave a team...10 teams so far right? He probably wasn't that much in love with the Kings at first either. He's talking about chemistry and the team...he'll be talking about the Rockets like that by the end of this season. Luckily for him, he can stay here after this year with that 2 year contract.
I dont see a problem. He enjoyed his time there.. He wants to be on a team that is in contention now. He was surprised they didnt resign him... no big deal.. If I was on a team with guys I enjoyed playing with, and we thought we had a serious chance at a ring, and I knew that I did a great job for them....I would be really surprised if that team didnt decide to keep me. but he is here now...and he gets to be an integral part of a team that can compete for the title before his contract is up. He will get over his disappointment and hopefully be an important part of our next title team.
It's funny the Kings said they had to save money, then do a 180 and sign Brad Miller to a huge contract. The Miller signing was a stupid move, IMO.
i agree, Miller just doesnt look comfortable in their system...I woulda stuck with Keon Clark if I was the Kings...He was more athletic, a better shot-blocker and passer than Miller...
Ironic, since paying too much for Bibby could be construed as one of the main reasons they couldn't afford Jim Jackson.
Actually, after reading the article, I came away feeling better about him on the Rockets. - The management didn't want to offend him with a low offer, but just couldn't afford to offer him what they thought he was worth, since they already had guaranteed contracts that put them over the luxury tax ceiling. - His teammates really like him, and figure he'll do well in Houston. He has been on a lot of other teams, and often had chemistry problems in the past, and now it seems like he's matured past that. "We had a special relationship. We respected each other. We played hard for each other." I like that. - He's a loyal guy to his team, and misses his teammates he bonded with. This is an article where the writer was obviously asking him questions, like "do you miss being with the KIng?" Well, he actually showed real class by not responding bitterly, and showing affection for his old team. That's class. - He had his best year ever last year, and is at his peak, played 63 games last season, and was the team's most consistent postseason performer. - He didn't say he wasn't thrilled with the Rockets, the newspaper writer made that conclusion, which any homer paper would say when they lose someone they like. - The writer described him as "a versatile veteran signed as a free agent this summer for his muscle and savvy." We need some guys like that to go along with our youngun's. Of course he wished it had gone different. He excelled and wasn't rewarded. But, that doesn't mean he's truly unhappy to be with the Rockets. He's lonely for his buddies, and I agree with the above poster, he'll probably feel that way about the Rockets laster in the season after he goes to war with them.
sounds like a SLOW NEWS DAY in Sac Town... Arnold needs to move up there and get settled in so they have better stuff to write about
Sherlock is right on the money. This scenario reminds me a tiny bit of when Brian Grant relocated from the Blazers to the Heat.
Exactly. For a nomad (hired gun) like Jackson, to be a freak injury to Chris Webber away from the WC Finals and a possible championship ring has got to be memorable. Especially since he played so well after CWebb went down. What's not to like about the Kings? They play the game the right way and (after the Rockets, of course) are among my favorite teams to watch.
