Very Very unprofessional! Go back to politics!

Sadly, some of the comments/RTs who were a little incredulous at her response came from sports writers in various locations - Canberra, Illawarra, etc. Basketball does not always have a good reputation with general media.

"Interesting. Fairfax journos complaining Boomers camp closed to media. Didn't complain re closed Opals camp 2 wks ago. Didn't they notice?"

She digs the hole deeper... why would you even tweet that...

She looks alright on a good day.

Lol. I think thats about all she has done.

And yeah.... the series should be on TV. Simple as that. And does anyone know for sure if its on NBL.TV?

I suggest emailing them and telling them the game has to be SOMEWHERE for the fans

[email protected]

And as I say that, I got a response from BA by email.. apparently broadcasting is all being negotiated they should have news for it soon. So looks like it will be on somewhere...

Basketball has a TERRIBLE reputation with mainstream media, which is something that really needs to be addressed if this sport has any chance of growing.

I think the full gamut of basketball administrators in this country from team CEOs all the way up the shit tree in the NBL and BA as well need some media training urgently. The amount of NBL articles you read that end with something along the lines with "CEO X refused to comment on this matter" is staggering. Play ball with the media and they will play ball with you, and are more likely to write a fluff piece when you need one.

And it's so dumb questioning why the Boomers draw more interest from media than the Opals. So dumb. It has nothing to do with sexism, it has to do with the fact that male basketball is more popular. It's always going to be that way. Quit playing the sexism card KK, you just make yourself look dumber and dumber each time you do it.

She's actually embarrassing. Highlighting the fact that the opals didn't get coverage just makes it worse, as peoples first argument was the fact that media doesn't have access to the training camp... (Is she f*cking 12)

But wait she got all NBL games on nbl.tv.... It was a great production… everyone tuned in (tried to tune in) oh my KK has taken our sport to another level… all hail KK…

You're spot on nun7, that latest one is beyond belief.

"Interesting. Fairfax journos complaining Boomers camp closed to media. Didn't complain re closed Opals camp 2 wks ago. Didn't they notice?"

Ah Kristina Keneally.. being a Twit on Twitter.

Ignoring and being insulted by a golden opportunity too blinded by her own feminism to see what is good for the sport as a whole.

HOW DARE you try to promote my ailing sport? I preside over this rotton corpse! dont you DARE try resuscitate it!

In all honesty, what has KK accomplished in her tenure to date that she can hang her hat on? I really can't think of anything.

And this idiocy with the media can now be sheeted to her directly, as well as a number of issues currently facing the NBL.

THis is going to sound sexist, it probably is.. I don't care.. but the sheer cattiness shown with complete disregard for its effect on the business she runs is a trademark of female managers. I have seen it at many workplaces I have been to (Ie, when they give there friends more hours despite how crap at the job they are and sack people who were better workers but not the managers pet)... Hmmm some jobs and positions in life are better suited to men then women, perhaps this is one?

YouknowME opening a can of worms... y u do dis?

Hahaha. Oh I know. I know. I over generalised. BUT, It was CATTY was it not?

She is hot as F, but sucks at everything basketball!! I want the boys from ATF running the nbl

I think she also gave the NBA a root-around, I think they wanted to do a once off thing here and she wanted it to be continual so they backed off.... She needs to learn there is a difference between being a Shrewd businesswoman and a complete moron.

this thread is useless without her nudes/end thread

Politics didnt work, Basketball isnt working.... I don't think its too late to make a mark on 'the oldest profession in the world'

The sport keeps changing bits here and bits there.

They need to sack the lot of them. This includes anyone that has ever worked in a basketball office in this country should not be allowed in BA for the next 2 years.

Too many jobs for the boys, keep doing the same old way because the last people were useless but all kept their job mentality needs to go.

Actually lets make things work. Sack the lot. Get Jan Stirling to run BA for 3 years and employ her own team on 6 monthly contracts. That way if they don't perform you know she will discipline them.

Have to agree. the problem is deeper then Kristina... it is all the old useless unimaginative out of touch fossils behind the WHOLE THING that need to be held accountable.. I think the reason why it doesnt happen is because 'its the devil you know'.. and it seems a risk to change it.

Yeah, she talks with such pride.. it is all mental masturbation and does nothing to help the state of the game on a grass roots level. Want people to care about Basketball Kristina? Or do you want to spend the rest of your tenure congratulating yourself for achievements that arent even directly related to you?

Want people to care about the Boomers? well they have to KNOW about them... and how might they KNOW ABOUT THEM?... come on kristina... You can get this one, think hard for a moment!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/basketball-chief-kristina-keneally-backs-media-lockout-for-boomers-training/story-fni2u9cl-1226685168898

just a bit more on it.

She forgets that, journalists dont have to be interested... and they shouldnt have to chase... If the media wants to turn its back on Basketball, it can... and it has in the past... they are showing some interest.. I am sure something could be arranged. Even if its immediately after the camp!

Maybe we should call her KKK cause she is killing basketball in australia #toofar #hadtogothere

Maybe KK should apply to be the new CEO at Knox?

It really is mind boggling, plus the rudeness of her response was appalling

Yeah he was. Basketball Australia have slept on so many opportunities to promote the sport. The only thing that happens is Kristinas self congratulating.

It needs a shake up, I really think its the last straw. I cant be told she couldnt have been more polite or couldnt have arrange for them to meet players/cvoaches afterwards. She is a fool and we need to be led by someone with half a brain.

YouKnowME x2

Tyson Chandler and Luol Deng were in the country and nothing made the news media - FFS!!!!

Get off your backsides, BA. I don't care whether their trips were private or organised by someone other than you or what - someone must have known about it.
YOU NEED TO GET BASKETBALL EVERY GOOD BIT OF PUBLICITY YOU CAN !!!

this will make you laugh Isaac, but give it a few more years and i'd put my hand up for the job.

It's got nothing to do with the NBL. it's the way she dismissed the suggestion of having media attending the camps with "the coaches have got better things to do."

If that was her attitude she failed, because promotion of the NBL was poor under her watch, hence why the owners decided to split.

That's not what she's saying. It's purely about the Boomers. Boti covered it and that's all you need to read on this, certainly not the trash on here about her appearance.

Makes you wonder who leaked the emails to The Age last month, which lead to the article stating the new season was in jeopardy.