Marty McNeal’s influence on Rick Adelman recalled in story

Sam Amick reflects on a significant teaching moment involving the late Marty McNeal and Rick Adelman. Amick recounts a time when a private conversation between Adelman and McNeal was inadvertently shared with an editor, leading to a reprimand from McNeal. This incident highlights McNeal's role as a trusted reporter during Adelman's tenure with the Kings. The story underscores the importance of journalist integrity and the dynamics of media relationships.

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