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[Deleted member 38182]

What does he gain by getting his foot in the door as a minority owner (other than flipping it later for profit)?

What does he have to lose?

Probably acceptance. Lacob knows he's trying to get the team to Seattle what does that ownership group gain by adding him?

and what does Hansen gain by getting his foot in the door? honest question

 

[dmbrhs]

Probably acceptance. Lacob knows he's trying to get the team to Seattle what does that ownership group gain by adding him?

and what does Hansen gain by getting his foot in the door? honest question

You don't think Ranadive being a minority owner for about ten minutes didn't help his prospects as a potential majority owner down the line?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Vivek on timeline: Our lawyers (Maloofs' and Vivek's) have been talking for some time. We believe we can get this done very quickly.
— Aaron Bruski (@aaronbruski) May 15, 2013

KJ on Maloofs not selling/deal falling apart: "I don't think so."
— Aaron Bruski (@aaronbruski) May 15, 2013

Vivek on escrow: We were told to put it into escrow yesterday, so we put it into escrow yesterday.
— Aaron Bruski (@aaronbruski) May 15, 2013

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Probably acceptance. Lacob knows he's trying to get the team to Seattle what does that ownership group gain by adding him?

and what does Hansen gain by getting his foot in the door? honest question

You don't think Ranadive being a minority owner for about ten minutes didn't help his prospects as a potential majority owner down the line?

Of course it helped, but what Vivek did and Hansen is trying to do are different.

I don't see how adding Hansen as a placeholder-minority owner helps his chances of relocating a franchise down the road. 

Granted, I think Bennett was a minority owner with the Spurs before purchasing the Sonics but I don't think he was known as a minority own looking to bring a team to OKC at the time he became a minority owner with the Spurs.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

So I'm guessing Vivek is gonna match $625m?

The newest #NBAKings investor is Raj Bhathal, of RAJ Manufacturing, and an unsuccessful bidder for N.O. Hornets in 2012.
— Dale Kasler (@dakasler) May 15, 2013

And @vivek  introduces new ltd partner, India swimwear manufacturer "who will spearhead our international aspirations"
— Dale Kasler (@dakasler) May 15, 2013

Ranadive: "Even on our way here, we had calls from people who wanted to be a part of this"
— Dale Kasler (@dakasler) May 15, 2013

 

[retrorod45]

I think its 525mil 100% went into escrow yesterday

 

[Deleted member 38182]

I think its 525mil 100% went into escrow yesterday

It did, but I'm sure he can add more if needed 

or is that not how it works?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

 

[nealtastic]

cant wait to get the maloofs out, i pray i see one waking down northgate one day

The way the Maloofs handle their money, there is a good chance of them losing everything and transition to begging on Northgate. Tough thing for them is they are not smarter than the average Sacramento hobo so they won't even be good at that.

 

[lightweight champion]

That's my mayor

 

[SneakerProSr.]

So the heights of the Kings success were accomplished during the Maloofs reign. Yall have no love for Maloofs?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

So the heights of the Kings success were accomplished during the Maloofs reign. Yall have no love for Maloofs?

Nah not really. Bringing in Vlade, drafting Peja, trading for Webber, having Petrie as GM for sooooo many years.... that was mainly Jim Thomas before he sold to the Maloofs.

Hell I've posted articles in this thread about the Maloofs trying to move this team since 1998 

were they cool, supportive, fan friendly owners when they were enjoying success? Yes. 

Did they ever truly embrace Sacramento? Hell ******g no.

I appreciate them for what they've done.

But hate them for everything they stand for and what they've put us thru since 2006.

 

[mister916]

Nope. After all the crap they put us through these past 3 years all love is lost.

 

[mister916]

Dbl

 

[Deleted member 38182]

SOURCES: Maloof-Vivek sale very close. Lots of work left but on serious fast track. Maloofs very aggressive. Foundation already set.
— Carmichael Dave (@CarmichaelDave) May 16, 2013

 

[mister916]

Looks like Hansen isn't giving up

 

[lightweight champion]

The Maloofs are the aggressors in this transaction?

I thought Georgie boy said he had to consult Hansen first, talk with his family, drink zing vodka, fail another development, sell the last 2% of the palms, appeal for relocation, declare the team as not for sale, and then negotiate with the Sacramento group (who didn't step up?)

 

[tsamshox]

LETS ******G GO!

Had a TERRIBLE day at work but this news just made my WEEK....

#HEREWESTAY

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Sac fans u rock - #HereWeStay
— Vivek Ranadivé (@Vivek) May 16, 2013

Vivek da Gawd

 

[noblekane]

Watch maloofs mess this up too lol

Next tweet will be maloofs stall ask for 800 million lol

 

[noblekane]

So the heights of the Kings success were accomplished during the Maloofs reign. Yall have no love for Maloofs?

You really tryna get under kings fans skin huh?

 

[lightweight champion]

It doesn't get under my skin. If he had the Maloofs as owners he'd feel the same way Kings fans do.

Nothing can rain on my parade today

 

[tyrekeevans]

hopefully we get the new orleans treatment and pull off the number 1 pick

 

[SneakerProSr.]

So the heights of the Kings success were accomplished during the Maloofs reign. Yall have no love for Maloofs?

You really tryna get under kings fans skin huh?

Naw I didn't know I know my team was irrelevant til Cuban came along from what I remember the Kings had a similar renaissance plus they spent money for a while.

I was legitimately curious.

 

[niketalker23]

**** those bastards