It’s looking like the deal between George Karl and Sacramento is very close to being finalized.
.@ESPNSteinLine reports George Karl will be SAC head coach after the All-Star break. Karl has the 6th-most wins in NBA history (1,131).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 10, 2015
However, it’s looking like Boogie Cousins isn’t totally on board with the whole thing.
DeMarcus Cousins tells ESPN: “I don’t fire coaches or hire them. Everyone knows I liked and respected Coach Malone. I didn’t want (CON’T)
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 10, 2015
More Cousins: “I didn’t want that to happen. I’m not involved in any coaching decisions. I’ve heard that George Karl is a great coach (CONT)
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 10, 2015
More Cousins: “If that is the direction the organization chooses, I’ll support it. Out of respect for Coach Corbin, I hadn’t planned (CONT)
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 10, 2015
More Cousins: “I hadn’t planned on making any comments about what is out there. But at this point I felt some things needed to be clarified”
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 10, 2015
Wow! Looks like Boogie is giving us some strong opinions on everything that’s gone down this season with the Kings and this might spark a bit of a feud with George Karl. This is definitely going to need a reality show because confrontation will take place early and often.
