This club, in this town, needed to inject a personality into it to get things going and to get people up and about, whether they’re hating us or loving us. When Paul Smith, the owner of the Kings, entered the room, he didn’t look like a man who was about to deliver bad news to the world. AEG Ogden's chairman Harvey Lister has declared that anything other than finals basketball for the Sydney Kings is unacceptable. “You can’t swim in the cesspool of social media and not think you won’t come out of it without a few turds in your undies. It’s not just basketball. “I’m joking … I just needed a moment. Never in doubt. Immediately after Game 3 — a Wildcats win in Sydney — both teams were offered to play Game 4 of the series on Wednesday night in Perth, as opposed to Friday, sources told foxsports.com.au. “It’s not for show,” Smith insists. 439696 [ "game-highlights" ] Friday, February 12 Sydney Kings Highlights vs. New Zealand Breakers 03:59 . We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. “One of our players asked him a question. a player to drive as a reward for a good game. Sydney Kings chairman and owner Paul Smith, head coach Will Weaver and CEO Chris Pongrass speak to the media. FULL STATEMENT HERE. Any owner who isn’t prepared to stand in front of his fans and say, ‘I’m dying here and loving it’, shouldn’t be doing it.". (the adviser) said, ‘no, I wouldn’t’. Make no mistake: there's more to Smith than a sideshow. Andrew Webster is Chief Sports Writer of The Sydney Morning Herald. "One thing that isn't is presenting a gender balance." The end result is a championship-worthy team with a growing supporter base. “He said, ‘would you go to a wedding an hour away?’. Paul Smith is sweating bullets. Bogut revealed he will become a part owner of the Sydney Kings upon retirement, as part of his contract. Please try again later. “Luckily, I’ve been involved in many 45-point losses before,” Kings coach Will Weaver told the owner after the game-two loss. Sydney Kings | Official. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Mr. (Larry) Kestelman runs the league, (and) we play in it. Twitter: @OlgunUluc. The league’s public stance ahead of Game 2 of the series was that the remainder of the Grand Final would be played behind closed doors, but would be suspended if a player contracted the coronavirus. More bullets will be sweated on Thursday night when the Kings host Melbourne in the game-three decider. “And they’re seeing it now.”. So Smith convinced the innovative Weaver to leave the Brooklyn Nets system and New York to turn things around. “These are simple questions. Chairman and Owner of the Sydney Kings Basketball Team Paul Smith congratulates his players following their victory over Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith has released a controversial statement defending a critical tweet of Perth’s indigenous singlet that saw him fined and suspended. He gets up, storms off, stands in the tunnel in the corner of the arena, away from the lights and cameras and the Melbourne United supporter in a nearby box who earlier had pointed to him and barked, “F--- you! Sydney Kings owner and chairman Paul Smith has added fuel to the fire for Tuesday’s grand final replay against Perth by declaring: “The Wildcats didn’t win it – it was given to them.” The Kings will play Perth for the first time since last year‘s controversial decision to award the NBL title to the Wildcats. The club is due to play a potentially championship deciding match at RAC Arena against the Perth Wildcats on Friday night. But the thing is, don’t make death threats, which I got, and do not chase my children. As of Tuesday evening, NRL and AFL games are still scheduled to be played, despite the biggest leagues and events around the world being forced into suspension or cancellation, due to the global pandemic. The Kings were trailing the Perth Wildcats 2-1 in the series, with Game 4 of the series scheduled for Friday in Perth. “Brucey, that’s awesome, mate!” Smith bellowed from the stands. As Smith got settled in, he opened up about the Tuesday meeting among players, staff, and executives that ultimately led to the decision; a discussion that included an independent medical adviser. Last month, he was fined $5000 and given a suspended one-game ban after dispatching a tweet about the Wildcats’ jersey in Indigenous Round. The Flames will now be owned and operated by Smith's company Total Sport and Entertainment. Instead of lifting prices next season, Smith is lowering them. "You have to feel it," he says. Didi Louzada for the Sydney Kings ... Paul Smith's kind of player. They’re weak. Smith has put the gun back in the holster for this play-off series after Longley instructed him to stay off social media — but he’s certain to come out thumbs a’blazing should they win game three and reach the grand final. The team adopted the purple-and-gold colours traditionally linked with the most winning team in the NBA during the 1980s, the Los Angeles Lakers. I talked to the artist, he was grateful for the debate, and he understood my point of view. Murray Wenzel. “Using the guise of indiginous [sic] cultural engagement and reconciliation to promote 9 championships, 33 finals appearances and a heavy travel schedule on a singlet,” he posted. 1:14pm Aug 8, 2017. New to Kayo? We’ll get it; we understand it. I am comfortable with myself. Search Clear Filter. I regret that some people used it in a way that it wasn’t intended. Stream to your TV, mobile, tablet or computer. Whether it’s staring down league owner Larry Kestelman in owners’ meetings, or challenging rival fans on social media to meet him face to face, or being sanctioned for slamming the Perth Wildcats for “corporatising” their singlet during the Indigenous Round, Smith has positioned himself as Australian basketball’s Mark Cuban, the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Smith then began a monologue that acted as a veiled message to other sports administrators around Australia. When asked if the NBL put pressure on the Kings to keep playing in the series, there was a slight pause, before Smith responded carefully: “Not in this context.”, Pongrass stepped in: “That wasn’t part of this discussion.”, Smith chimed in again: “Not this particular discussion.”. Sydney Kings. Ultimately, my responsibilities are to my principles, and to our people.”, “We’re on an island on this one, and I don’t regret the decision, It’s a decision I’d make every other day of the week if I had to.”, Olgun Uluc is the Senior Basketball Reporter for Fox Sports Australia. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith has revealed he recently offered to purchase the Illawarra Hawks, but was turned down by the NBL. Year. “Paul’s used more energy than half the players,” Longley says with a smile. Paul Smith, Chairman and Owner of the Sydney Kings NBL team is fully invested in his team. Buy Tickets News Videos Team Membership Store Community Corporate Connect NBL21 Fantasy BUY TICKETS Subscribe. Such is the jovial, extroverted nature of Smith, arguably the NBL’s most outspoken owner. The Sydney Kings will play out of an arena at Sydney Olympic Park as its new home ground, a venue the new owner also operates. “I don’t regret it,” he says now. I can’t comment on it. I needed a breath. I don’t understand it. Why should our athletes — any athlete in any sport — be held to a higher standard than any other employee, any other professional, in any sport, or any business. Feb 5th, 2020. Credit: Getty. “They’re employees; they’re workers. Sitting next to Smith is former Boomers and Chicago Bulls centre Luc Longley, who Smith has hired this season as a consultant. “It’s so ugly, it’s pretty – like me,” the Sydney Kings owner says. Smith then gave the Porsche to Tate when his girlfriend visited from the US. Sydney Kings owner and chairman Paul Smith has been fined and given a suspended one-game ban for his criticism of Perth's Indigenous Round jersey. The new structure will see Total Sport and Entertainment (TSE) assume a 50% share in the Kings and existing owner AEG Ogden will be joined by Australia’s largest live entertainment company TEG amongst the holders of the remaining 50%. But I’ll say it again if I have to. Undermanned Kings get the job done over Phoenix . (the adviser) said all conferences are cancelled: ‘no I wouldn’t’. The Kings’ issue with the decision has now been revealed by team owner Paul Smith. They are shooting out of his shaven head and drenching his garish baby spew yellow shirt that features skulls, red flowers and gargoyles. The Hawks 04:09 . 16 hours ago. “I can’t comment on the league’s mindset. “I heard that,” Bruce said at the next time out. When Smith finally returns, with the Kings now within two points, he reaches into his pocket, pulls out a silver blister pack and washes down a small white pill with a beer. Credit: Dominic Lorrimer. Videos. Sydney Kings chairman and owner Paul Smith, head coach Will Weaver and CEO Chris Pongrass speak to the media (Getty) On Friday Bogut said he had no reason not to believe Smith's claims about the agreement. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith has purchased NSW’s sole WNBL team, despite coronavirus wreaking havoc across sporting codes across Australia. “Sydney is a wait-and-see market,” Smith says. Paul with his Porsche that he allows Published: 19/04/2020Updated: Thursday, 8 October 2020 3:03 am AEDT. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Many around the NBL community — a sentiment that was also felt privately among players and their respective camps in both clubs, sources said — felt as though the season should have been brought to a halt at that point. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith is wary of reports that LaMelo Ball has purchased the Illawarra Hawks. Having missed out to WIN Television on 50 per cent ownership of NRL powerhouse St George Illawarra, he assumed full ownership of the Kings instead in April 2019. If they hate us, then lower the George Bush banner on the USS Abraham Lincoln that says, ‘Mission Accomplished’. "One thing that isn't is presenting a gender balance." sydney kings owners tse, purchase brydens sydney uni flames wnbl franchise Posted on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 by Basketball Australia Basketball Australia and The Sydney Kings are proud to announce that the Club’s ownership group, Total Sport and Entertainment (TSE), have acquired full ownership of the WNBL’s sole New South Wales franchise, the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames. “I had to do a fart,” he says. I don’t expect the players to do it.”. Sydney Kings chairman and owner Paul Smith, head coach Will Weaver and CEO Chris Pongrass speak to the media during a Sydney Kings NBL Press Conference at Total Sport and Entertainment on March 17,... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Paul Smith, Chris Pongrass and Will Weaver will address the media from Smith’s offices in Sydney. We’re not gaming anyone. “It’s so ugly, it’s pretty – like me,” the Sydney Kings owner says. I’ll do it. Sydney Kings Highlights vs. Adelaide 36ers 04:12 . “This shirt is me. Bear in mind: it’s not a league of owners; it’s an owner’s league. Sydney Kings chairman and owner Paul Smith, head coach Will Weaver and CEO Chris Pongrass speak to the media. Search Tickets Partners Naming Rights Official Partners Quick Links News. At least they are talking about us.”. Bogut to become part owner of Kings after playing days. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith says $260m windfall the ‘saddest day of my life’ Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith should have been sinking champagne after scoring a $260 million windfall. So, the piling on we’re getting, and we’re gonna get it, and we’ll cop it. Credit: Dominic Lorrimer "We got so many unknowns as we go forward right now," Smith said. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith has purchased NSW's sole WNBL team, despite coronavirus wreaking havoc across sporting codes across Australia. Get it off your chest, but, at the end of the day, when you stop and think about it, what are we trying to do here? a player to drive as a reward for a good game.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer. Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith has slammed St George Illawarra for rejecting his $12 million offer to buy a 50 per cent stake in the club. And that’s about the moment when it all becomes too much for Paul Smith, bless him. Doorman: “That’s different”. It’s gotta stop... sport has to wake up. I can’t comment as to where they’re at. Sydney Kings are preparing to make a statement about the grand final series with the club’s owner, CEO and coach calling a press conference for 1pm. He was driving his famous midnight blue Porsche 911 Carrera, which he bought after selling his sports consulting firm Repucom for $260 million and loans to his players. His mood, however, took a swift turn when the cameras turned on, as he joined the Kings’ head coach, Will Weaver, and CEO, Chris Pongrass, to announce that the team would drop out of the Grand Final amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “Baklava, anyone?” he announced as he walked into the room, holding a small tray of sweets. “Why are they being held to a higher standard here? "I trust Paul Smith, and I have no reason to … Smith courtside at Qudos Bank Arena during the Kings' opening play-off victory. Things turn out peachy for Smith and the Kings on this night following a 24-2 run. By Matt Encarnacion. It’s time. We had an independent medical adviser in the room today. Sydney NBL owner Paul Smith has grave fears for the immediate future of the league and has suggested Australians are still underestimating the seriousness of the coronavirus … He said, ‘would you go to a medical conference next week in Perth?’. I was all over the shop. The Kings were formed from a merger between the West Sydney Westars and the Sydney Supersonics in October 1987. Sydney Kings owner and chairman Paul Smith has added fuel to the fire for Tuesday’s grand final replay against Perth by declaring: “The Wildcats didn’t win it – it was given to them.” The Kings will play Perth for the first time since last year‘s controversial decision to award the NBL title to the Wildcats. The first person he handed the keys to was guard Shaun Bruce after he absorbed a heavy charge during a match against Brisbane. Smith is starting to leap out of his courtside seat with greater frequency as the Kings mount one of the greatest last-quarter comebacks in NBL play-off history. “You don’t want to know,” he laughs, before tapping his head with his finger. The ascendancy is with the visitors following their 45-point humiliation of Sydney on Monday night. Sydney Kings owner fined over Indigenous Round comments. I had to settle down. Paul congratulates the Sydney King's marquee man and NBA champion Andrew Bogut after the game.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer. We’re worried about our people.”. “There were certainly factors at play that saw that the league were keen to ensure that we were able to continue with the series, and we were able to continue with the series, as it were until today,” Smith continued. I’ll poke the bear. Matters relating to Indigenous affairs and reconciliation can’t be corporatised or cheapened. Asked if getting firmly up the nose of opposition fans has been strategic, Smith shoots back: “F--- yeah. When we arrive at the arena, though, the only thing anyone wants to talk about is his shirt. The admission comes as the Wollongong franchise battles its way through yet another case of ownership turmoil, with owner Simon Stratford standing down all … When he did, marquee player Andrew Bogut told him the team needed to be more professional. 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