Parallels to the 1998 season...

benchmobbin02 · Post #1 » by **benchmobbin02** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:32 pm

This season is the first time we have been this aggressive in free agency since 1998 IMO. In terms of quality of players and their roles, we have remade half of the team.

Like this year with Karl, 1998 was also Rick Adelman's first full year as the Kings head coach. He went on the lead us to 8 straight playoff appearances and one conference finals we should have won.

1998 was also the year we brought Vlade to Sactown and pair him with Webber up front. Speaking of Webber, at the age 25, he was becoming a superstar right about then, avg 40mins 20ppg 13rpg 4apg 2bpg 1spg and starting a 4 yr run in the Allstar game in '99. Cousins is 25 and made is first Allstar game this year, avg 34mins 24ppg 12.7rpg 3.6apg 1.7bpg 1.5spg.

1998 was also Peja first year with the team, being drafted 14th in the first rd.

Now in 2015, Vlade and Peja are back. George Karl is in town to solidify the head coaching position. Cousins is entering his prime as a dominate C/PF in the league and we have matched the free agency aggressiveness that sparked our most successful run in the playoffs.

Doesn't line up OCD perfect but the parallels are undeniable. Just thought it was interesting to look back to get a possible view of the future.

jeffjtk1234 · Post #2 » by **jeffjtk1234** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:49 am

I guess I can see it actually. Main difference is all this offseason drama but i like the comparisons you made

blind prophet · Post #3 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:15 am

The vibe is good...

Us vs the rest of the NBA has been fitting for awhile now. I enjoy the doubters, something tells me Rondo and Cousins may have a little extra fire as well.

Long time coming for a variety of people around town, including us fans, about a STFU.

nolimit0820 · Post #4 » by **nolimit0820** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:25 pm

Did I miss something in regard to Peja? I know he's been around and wouldn't surprise me if he's hired in some form of a consultant. But has he been hired by the Kings in any fashion? Or just helping out Vlade as a trusted source.

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Post #5 » by **City of Trees** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:30 pm

nolimit0820 wrote:Did I miss something in regard to Peja? I know he's been around and wouldn't surprise me if he's hired in some form of a consultant. But has he been hired by the Kings in any fashion? Or just helping out Vlade as a trusted source.

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Vlade offered him a job but Peja but he said not at this time. Vlade hopes he comes on sometime in the future. Peja is selling his Miami home and sounds like he is going to Greece to help his family... At least that's what Vlade said on Grants show a few days ago...

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benchmobbin02 · Post #6 » by **benchmobbin02** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:48 pm

nolimit0820 wrote:Did I miss something in regard to Peja? I know he's been around and wouldn't surprise me if he's hired in some form of a consultant. But has he been hired by the Kings in any fashion? Or just helping out Vlade as a trusted source.

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Nope, you didn't miss anything unless you haven't seen him wearing kings gear hanging with Vlade and the reports Vlade has brought him in as a trusted source. So Peja is back!

Little Digger · Post #7 » by **Little Digger** » Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:56 pm

blind prophet wrote:The vibe is good...

Us vs the rest of the NBA has been fitting for awhile now. I enjoy the doubters, something tells me Rondo and Cousins may have a little extra fire as well.

Long time coming for a variety of people around town, including us fans, about a STFU.

The vibe is actually awful at this moment in time, but the talent upgrade is enough to make the comparison legit..I love the pick at #6 for the kings and I love Cousins ..Chance of it all coming together in 2016 might be low, but if it does? Man it could be a great season for the Valley.

Post #8 » by **ICMTM** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:01 pm

The optimism of winning is here. Every spring training people kind of squint at their baseball teams and throw out best case scenarios. I feel like with the changes we made a little of that is happening now. With hope and optimism there are better attitudes.

benchmobbin02 · Post #9 » by **benchmobbin02** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:14 pm

Peji interview from summer league. Talks about his role.

[YouTube]https://youtu.be/BtVB8LpOdZo[/YouTube]

link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtVB8LpOdZo