New Assistant GM of Stockton Kings!
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Setting aside the glaring nepotism, how precisely does work in the "Social Responsibility" department prepare one for an assistant general manager position, where responsibilities include "player evaluations and development" and "strategy"?
I think it's excellent when organizations create positions devoted to fostering greater social responsibility, particularly when they're embedded in large and diverse communities. But that's a world away from the day-to-day responsibilities of general management, even in an assistant role.
I think it's excellent when organizations create positions devoted to fostering greater social responsibility, particularly when they're embedded in large and diverse communities. But that's a world away from the day-to-day responsibilities of general management, even in an assistant role.
Why not hire a woman who's been in an NBA FO for awhile and has the qualifications for the position? And then just let Anjali work under her and learn the position? Still nepotism, but at least it's not throwing your daughter into a fairly significant position of power with 0 experience. That'd actually be a cool story. Prop up a deserving woman exec around the league and your daughter gets to learn the ropes and grow into the position.
Instead... nope. KANGZ as usual.
Instead... nope. KANGZ as usual.
There's obviously precedent. Nepotism is hardly a new phenomenon in a billionaire's club like the NBA. But until Vivek illustrates his competence as an owner, and displays a modicum of self-awareness, his credibility will remain in question, and he's going to catch heat for decisions like this, even if they're small offenses in the grand scheme of things. For me, it's simple: maybe sort out a few things with the franchise you've been grossly mismanaging before you start handing out important jobs to your unqualified children? This franchise is not the Jerry Buss-owned Lakers, after all, nor does it have anything close to the kind of reputation that can just slag off the criticisms that have been consistently leveled at the Kings since Vivek bought the controlling stake in the team. You're right; it's really a non-story. But I think most fans are justifiably fed up with constantly having their worst suspicions of Vivek confirmed.
