Fan Reactions: Jerry Reynolds Steps Down From The Sacramento Kings
By Rafe Wong
Check out how the social media world reacted when the news came out that Jerry Reynolds would no longer be the color analyst for the Sacramento Kings.
Goodbye, Jerry š
The Sacramento Kings lost a legend when their 2017-2018 campaign concluded. Not too long ago, it was announced that Jerry Reynolds, Kingsā color analyst, will no longer commentate Kings games alongside Grant Napear, Kingsā play-by-play announcer.
For many Kings fans, this is bittersweet news. Although it is great that Reynolds will now get to relax and enjoy the rest of his life, there is no replacing his basketball knowledge, charm, and wit that was showcased constantly on the Kingsā television broadcast.
Because of the great impact that Reynolds has made throughout the Kings and basketball community, many people took their reactions and thoughts on the Reynolds news via social media.
With that being said, listed down below are some posts that the A Royal Pain squad was able to gather up pertaining to the recent news on the great Jerry Reynolds.
Reactions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/YYEFBbM0dI
ā Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) April 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/aDM_Salsa/status/984132983593418752
Heres my Jerry Reynolds moment: when Jerry shouted out my @sactownroyalty article on air during a Kings game
ā Professor OAK (@o_a_khan) April 11, 2018
In a sports media world where so many scoff at "bloggers," Jerry only cared about the merit of your ideas, regardless of who or where they came from
God bless you Jerry pic.twitter.com/b0AE78B1Uq
I remember when I worked Media Day and Jerry Reynolds actually walked up to say hello.
ā Kevin Fippin (@kfippin) April 11, 2018
I introduced myself as a the social guy for StR - he said he loved the site and read it oftenā¦.
Jerry Reynolds is retiring as the @SacramentoKings color analyst. I canāt believe it, I havenāt heard anything different than him and @GrantNapearshow my entire life. Thank you for all your years of hard work and dedication to this franchise Jerry!
ā Zach Nowak š„ø (@zachnowak11) April 11, 2018
Love all the love being shown Jerry Reynolds. An absolute gem and a treasured friend!!! pic.twitter.com/l2LWbWlFWU
ā Gary Gerould (@ggerould) April 11, 2018
Special night ahead. Working alongside Jerry...can't really put into words other than I've been truly blessed! Jerry is the Sacramento Kings! Jerry will always be the Sacramento Kings! #SacramentoProud
ā Grant Napear (@GrantNapearshow) April 11, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhcOHLxHvAz/
We love you Jerry Reynolds #SacramentoProud
ā Steven Breech (@steviebreech) April 11, 2018
When you find out Jerry Reynolds is stepping down pic.twitter.com/4AMF6phHJx
ā chase (@Chase_Everett_) April 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/WeTrippyShane/status/984134624279281664
Wow. A true gentleman if you ask me. Made me feel welcome from the first Kingsā game I covered. He never treated me differently than the guys AND whenever Iāve seen him since leaving Sacramento, always greeted me with a smile and a kind word! https://t.co/OwFFFOoAsK
ā Dana Jacobson (@danajacobson) April 11, 2018
Final Thoughts
Jerry Reynolds will definitely be missed. It did not matter whether the Kings were a champion-caliber team or a squad that lived in the basement of the NBA standings. The broadcasting pair of Reynolds and Napear no doubt did their job in entertaining Kings fans every game. And for that, Reynolds is truly a treasure in the Kings community.
Congratulations on a terrific career with the Kings, Jerry. The duo of Fire and Ice will never be forgotten!