Kings GM Monte McNair picks Dodgers over Giants, In-N-Out over Whataburger in Twitter Q&A
Kings general manager Monte McNair turned up on Twitter to entertain fans with an impromptu Q&A session Thursday.
There was just one stipulation: McNair said he didn’t want to field any basketball questions because the Kings had the day off after beating the Los Angeles Clippers 113-98 in a preseason game Wednesday at Staples Center.
“Kings fans, I have some time this afternoon, happy to answer some questions,” McNair tweeted. “Only rule: since it’s an off-day for us, nothing basketball-related! What ya got for me?”
Frivolity ensued as fans asked the 37-year-old executive what he thought about In-N-Out, who they should play in fantasy football and if he’s willing to stop being a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
McNair revealed that his fantasy football team is 3-1, but he’s smarting over last week’s loss to his brother and suffering from injuries to Dalvin Cook, David Montgomery and Amari Cooper.
Kings fan and Twitter user @HeuristicLineup asked McNair for his thoughts on In-N-Out.
McNair, a Southern California native who spent 13 years in the Houston Rockets organization before the Kings hired him in September 2020, sent shock waves through Kings Twitter with his response.
“Better than Whataburger,” McNair said.
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has publicly stated his preference for Texas-based Whataburger. One fan urged McNair not to upset his rising star, replying: “Delete this before De’Aaron sees it.”
Twitter user @rustin_sol asked: “Can you not be a Dodgers fan?”
“If the Giants win the series, I’ll tweet out a picture of me wearing a Giants shirt,” McNair promised.
@DesWtf asked: “What shows have you been watchin recently?”
“Ted Lasso and Goliath,” McNair replied.
@Purple_P23 asked: “What was your favorite tv show as a kid?”
“Fresh Prince and Saved by the Bell,” McNair said.
@KingsForever94 asked: “Have you seen Squid Game?”
McNair: “Not yet, should I?”
@Magical_Mashu asked: “Have you checked out the California state railroad Museum in old sacramento yet?”
McNair said: “My little guy is all about trains right now, so yes. We’ve ridden the train a couple times already too!”
@Jmbhanji asked: “Which Star Wars character are you?”
McNair: “R2D2?”
Noted Kings fan @JillAdge asked McNair what his favorite thing about Sacramento is so far.
McNair: “My wife and I love it so far! I’ll steal her answer and say the people – everyone is so nice and welcoming. #2 answer is the weather, especially as we get into the fall.”
@jshah1027 asked: “How has the city of Sacramento been so far and how far off/close is it to the perception?”
McNair: “It’s been amazing and the perception of it is way off. Extremely underrated city that deserves much more appreciation than it gets.”
