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Ailene Voisin: Westphal faces challenges in new NBA age
He sounds the same. He even looks the same. Paul Westphal favors casual attire, wears his wavy hair fashionably long, and while seated in a Natomas restaurant Tuesday during lunch, caresses a water glass with the same large, sure hands that catapulted him among the league's creative early ...
The one thing you can say about Paul Westphal, He can play a mean game of HORSE
The one thing you can say about Paul Westphal, He can play a mean game of HORSE
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com — Most of you have probably heard the news that the new Sacramento Kings head coach is former... Phoenix Suns/Seattle Supersonics head coach Paul Westphal. What you probably do not know is that he could play a mean game of HORSE. Back in the mid 70’s, when Westphal played for the Phoenix Suns, ... (more) The one thing you can say about Paul Westphal, He can ...
Report: Sacramento Kings go with Paul Westphal as new coach
sports.espn.go.com — The Kings have reportedly chosen Paul Westphal as their next coach.... (more) Report: Sacramento Kings go with Paul Westphal as new coach
Sacramento Kings 2009 NBA Draft Party with New Head Coach Paul Westphal
Sacramento Kings 2009 NBA Draft Party with New Head Coach Paul Westphal
sportsgatherings.com — New Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings, Paul Westphal, will be appearing at the 2009 NBA Draft... Party at ARCO Arena. The Kings have the 4th overall pick, the team’s highest pick in 18 years. This should be a very interesting draft for the Kings as they are looking at much hyped PG Ricky Rubio (more) Sacramento Kings 2009 NBA Draft Party with New Head ...
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Wednesday Morning Donuts
DallasBasketball.com — ... to the Wiz’ No. 5 pick to get him? While some reports have him slipping, word out of Golden State is that Nellie has told Hill he’ll take him at No. 7. Of course, it’s Draft Time. And if Nellie’s lips are moving. … DONUT 8: I’m getting confirmation that I’m right about the Pistons’ intentions regarding their own Rip Hamilton and Chicago FA Ben Gordon, and that moving out a tall two-way swingman to replace him with a small, one-dimensional shooter is not the optimal plan. DONUT 9: Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee: on what our friend Paul Westphal has gotten himself into ...

First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee: "This is the issue. This is 2009. Anyone own a playpen? Many of the Kings are too young to buy beer. Is Paul Westphal, 58, really ready for this? Spencer Hawes, the expert on everything. Jason Thompson and those huge feet. Donté Greene and his immaturity. Beno Udrih and his lousy work ethic. Kevin Martin's foot ailment and physical upside. As the Westphal era begins, his parenting skills will be paramount, as will his ability to teach and demand, and impose structure while remaining consistent with his own ...

Quiz Bowl Sacramento, No. 1
Sactown Royalty — HOST: Alright, for our next question, let's turn to basketball. As of today, how many players on the Sacramento Kings are too young to buy beer? Ailene Voisin, the only full-time basketball columnist at the only daily newspaper in Sacramento, buzzes in. HOST: Ms. Voisin. VOISIN: Many. HOST: Sorry, that is incorrect. A completely random, faceless Kings fan, of which there are thousands in Sacramento and abroad, buzzes in. HOST: Mr. Random, Faceless Kings Fan, your answer? ...

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slamdunkcentral.com 6/10/2009 — Apparently, Kurt Rambis needed more time to decide as to whether to become the next coach for the Sacramento Kings. Apparently, the franchise didn’t feel like waiting any longer as they have agreed in principle to hire Paul Westphal as their next coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski ...