Rick Sund
Rick Sund
Rick Sundis an NBA executive who is the former GM of the Atlanta Hawks, replacing Billy Knight in 2008...
next plan playoffs
My only plan is next season. I think we're playoff-caliber, and our expectations are we should make the playoffs next year.
deal glad number talked
We talked a number of scenarios, a six-year deal with some outs, and a three-year deal. In the end, he was most comfortable with one year. We're glad to have him back and signed.
ability added both center depth floor forward gives length pleased run style
We're pleased to have Mikki in a Sonics uniform. Mikki's length and his ability to run the floor complements the Sonics' style of play and gives us added depth at both the center and forward positions.
ability added both center depth floor forward gives length pleased run style
Were pleased to have Mikki in a Sonics uniform, ... Mikki's length and his ability to run the floor complements the Sonics style of play and gives us added depth at both the center and forward positions.
best both change felt interest last might talked trying weeks word
We've epitomized the word 'inconsistent' for professional basketball. We talked a lot in the last two weeks trying to (figure out) 'How can we get more consistent?' ... We talked, and we both kind of felt that a change might be in the best interest of the club.
basketball word
We've epitomized the word 'inconsistent' for professional basketball.
competitor definitely glad help liked lose rookie
He's a competitor defensively and we can definitely use the help there. We really liked him as a rookie and didn't want to lose him. We're glad to have him back.
acquired asset both since tremendous
He's been a tremendous asset for the Sonics, both on and off the court, since we acquired him in 2003.
afternoon fact possible response starting talked time
I talked to him this afternoon and acknowledged the fact of possible starting time and (the Timberwolves) revamping their team, and his response was, 'Rick, this is home.'
believe core expect improved player remember season talented trend
He improved as much in one season as any player we can remember and we expect that trend to continue. We believe Damien will be a part of our young, talented core for years to come.
believe guys jump next reached
He has reached the guys and he has made them believe that we are going to make a jump next season.
excellent last pleasant season summer utah
He had an excellent summer for us in Utah and last season was a pleasant surprise. We'd like to give him another opportunity.
belief knew selling
We knew we were the first. It was a selling point. We also wanted him to feel the belief we had in him.
chris excited guys looking types
We like a lot of things that Chris can do. And we are excited to have him. He's only 23 years old and he can run. Those are the types of guys we are looking for.