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07-20-2004, 01:33 PM
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Ostertag Going to Sacramento Kings
Ostertag Going to Sacramento Kings
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http://helix.ksl.com/video/ksl/1/172/17292.ram
Jul. 20, 2004
Greg Ostertag is leaving town... KSL has learned that Ostertag, who played 9 seasons in a Jazz uniform, will sign a contract with the Sacramento Kings tomorrow.
In his 9 seasons with the Jazz, Tag averaged nearly 6 points and 5 rebounds a game.
He became a Free Agent after last season, and when the Jazz signed offer sheets to Mehmet Oh-Kur and Carlos Boozer and also re-signed Jaron Collins, that left Ostertag expendable.
Greg Ostertag is expected to hold a press conference tomorrow in Sacramento to announce the signing.
http://tv.ksl.com/index.php?nid=39&sid=107613
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07-20-2004, 01:52 PM
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I LIKE OSTERTAG! AWESOME! Thanks you Sean...
Last edited by Hibachi! : 07-20-2004 at 02:08 PM.
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07-20-2004, 02:29 PM
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Lets hope that he helps us with rebounding and blocking.  |
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07-20-2004, 02:43 PM
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07-20-2004, 02:52 PM
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I hate the Person of Ostertag, but if he adds toughness and grit, i will take it.
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07-20-2004, 03:05 PM
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SACBEE LINK
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The Sacramento Kings have moved to replace veteran center Vlade Divac on their roster by agreeing in principal to a contract with free-agent center Greg Ostertag.
Ostertag is expected to be in Sacramento on Wednesday to sign a contract, the terms of which were not disclosed.
Ostertag, who is entering his 10th season in the NBA, has played for the Utah Jazz for nine years. He has career averages of 5.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.85 blocks per game, but he is perhaps best remembered for his off-court heroics. In 2002, he donated one of his kidneys to his sister, Amy Hall, who had struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood.
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At least he's a good guy. 
NBA.com LINK
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The Sacramento Kings and veteran center Greg Ostertag today agreed to a contract in principal, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Ostertag is expected to be in Sacramento tomorrow (July 21st) to sign the contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We’re really excited to add a veteran center with valuable playoff experience to our roster,” said Petrie. “By adding Greg, it gives us a chance to improve in some areas where we’ve been struggling over the past couple of years. This gives us another rebounder and an interior presence at the basket. I think he’ll fit in well with Brad and Chris on our frontline.”
“I’m excited about joining the Kings,” explained Ostertag. “I hope everyone knows that I’m not going to replace Vlade with scoring and passing, but I will be rebounding, blocking shots and taking up space in the middle. Hopefully, I’ll be able to help these guys reach their ultimate goal of winning a championship. They’re a good team. They still have their core with Chris (Webber), Peja (Stojakovic), Brad (Miller), Mike Bibby and Bobby (Jackson). I’m not coming in looking to be the star. I’m just coming in looking to do my part.”
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07-20-2004, 03:15 PM
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07-20-2004, 03:33 PM
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Who would win a 50 yard dash between Ostertag and Vlade? 
Seriously, i think Ostertag is a good backup for the Kings. They needed to grab someone to replace Vlade and the pickings are slim right now unless a team is wanting to sign longterm deals that put them over the cap. Ostertag has shown he has some skills, his consistency is the problem. He did a great job playing against Vlade in the playoffs recently.
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07-20-2004, 04:06 PM
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As long as it was cheap, good signing. He won't need to play a ton, and he'll rebound and block shots well.
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07-20-2004, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by <b>SacKings384</b>!
I LIKE OSTERTAG! AWESOME! Thanks you Sean...
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Same here! He had a really good game against us a few years ago in the playoffs...hopefully he can be decent in the minutes he plays.
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07-20-2004, 06:29 PM
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I thought Ostertag was going to be a dominate center when he first started, then he was ***** slapped by Shaq, and he has'nt been the same since.
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07-20-2004, 06:30 PM
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