Perplexing, intriguing and downright delightful questions to ponder about the current state of the Kings franchise...
At this point, how in the world could the NBA pull the rug out from Sacramento? The two-week extension has grown into an avalanche of enthusiasm. Now, most Kings fans are assuming the NBA is going to give the city a one-year reprieve. Commissioner David Stern would be roundly vilified if he yanked the team away at this point. It would be heartless, pathetic and the worst public relations move of all time.
By the way, how the hell did this happen, anyway? I was dead wrong when I pronounced the team gone. Now it's like the world of professional sports has turned upside-down. How does a small-market win in a scenario like this? It just doesn't happen. Does it?
Okay, let's say the Kings stay. How much money do the Maloofs really have? Are they truly broke? If so, forget about free-agent signings or any trades to bring in high-salaried talent. The Brothers have been pontificating for years about the need to wait for a new collective bargaining agreement before they open up the wallets. What if they open their wallets and nothing comes out but dust?
Will we ever hear from Ron Burkle again? The Billionaire's name shook the floor at the meeting of the NBA Board of Governors. Is there any reason to believe that his name won't surface again?
If the Kings do get a one-year window to come up with an arena deal, how long would it take to actually build the building? Can Arco, er, Power Balance, work for the Maloofs for another three or four years?
Finally, will Carmichael Dave use his new base of power to launch a career in politics? Will his movie-star looks jettison him to new heights?
I want answers, damn it. And I want them now.
Or a little later would be okay, too.
If it's not too much trouble.
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