Isaac
Years ago

Derek Rucker named as Kings new CEO

From Boti today:

THE Sydney Kings this week are expected to announce 1990 NBL Most Valuable Player Derek Rucker as their new chief executive.

Rucker, who played five of his NBL seasons with the Kings' crosstown rival West Sydney, would succeed Simon Allatson.

Sydney's second import Rodney Elliott remains in the firing line following E.J. Rowland's axing after the Kings lost 81-90 in Perth on Saturday. Elliott is averaging 15.8 points and 6.1 rebounds.

The Kings are believed to have targeted former Indiana Pacer and New York Knicks guard Jamison Brewer as a potential replacement for Rowland but also are speaking with star forward Kevin Freeman. Freeman starred at Brisbane alongside Rucker, a 411-game NBL veteran who spent five years there.

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benj
Years ago

no wonder Rucker wasn't available for us

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Isaac
Years ago

Busy schedule:

Monday: Kings CEO
Tuesday: Kings CEO
Wednesday: Kings CEO
Thursday: Kings CEO
Friday: Kings CEO
Saturday: Train Luke Skywalker in the Force
Sunday: Ogle Stephanie Brantz

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DB5
Years ago

lol Isaac...

I think Wednesday nights are Shrek nights as well!

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philnaldo
Years ago

I was under the assumption that Freeman would be hesitant to return to Australia due to some "issues" , is this correct?

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Isaac
Years ago

I believed as much but perhaps they've found a way around it.

That said, it sounds like Freeman is no longer in the mix as of today.

Brewer trained with them yesterday I believe.

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philnaldo
Years ago

Will he be signed in time for him to suit up this weekend or was he merely one of several players that they'll trial in practice?

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Kent Brockman
Years ago

Intresting move seeing as the Kings are also on the market to be sold. Maybe just a move to glamour the club up to a new owner.

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lockstock
Years ago

Kent, I'm not sure how appointing a basketball player as a CEO would "glamour" the club. If I was a prospective purchaser, I'd want to see a solid executive with that type of experience.
Which begs the question, has Rucker any experience in management of large companies, or companies at all?
If not, it is a very, very questionable move.

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thomo
Years ago

heres me thinking heal wanted to stick his hand in another pie

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bad boy
Years ago

someone who knows bball great, finally not someone who does it for money just

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paul
Years ago

good move kings

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Anonymous
Years ago

good move Kings...Derek is a very smart man with very good business sense!

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XY
Years ago

Anon, this thread is two years old, and Rucker has (recently) moved on from the position as I understand it. For your benefit I will imply some irony into your post.

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