Hasta Luego Ron, Hola Ron

As a Kings fan, I now have to say goodbye to Ron Artest. Good trade, so long as we get Donte Greene in the deal (can't say for sure until mid-August when he can actually be traded according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Greene was a madman in Summer League, going off in one game for 40 points (2 shy of the summer league record). He was good in Syracuse and will be a great addition to the rebuilding of the Kings. We also got Bobby Jackson back, albeit as a shadow of his former self who had won the sixth man of the year. He'll give consistent minutes as a backup and allows Bobby Brown and Sean Singletary to learn the ropes a bit slower. We also get a first round pick next year (which could serve as a trade piece, considering it will be a low pick if Houston plays anywhere near its new potential).

And Ron has a good home in Houston for the time being. As a transplant, I'm proud to welcome Ron to Houston. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see him play down here. In his season and a half in Sacramento he brought a lot of joy and a few headaches, but he's a great player.

Also, this is now Kevin Martin's time to shine. DO IT! No question now, this is his team to lead. And I'm pumped. It's time to be an All Star and it's time to KILL IT! The future is starting to look very bright in my opinion.

And lets not forget Jason Thompson. The kids a soon to be stud and I'm excited about the moves the Kings have made.

So goodbye Ron, from a Kings fan....you'll be missed in a way. And hello Ron, as a Houston transplant. It's humid as hell down here.

Sactownroyalty has a good post on a goodbye to Ron. Enjoy kids. I'm pumped for the new season.