Rick Sund
Rick Sund
Rick Sundis an NBA executive who is the former GM of the Atlanta Hawks, replacing Billy Knight in 2008...
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.
depth gives
We are doing center-by-committee, and we have to have that depth there. Vitaly gives us bulk. Mikki gives us length.
center committee needed teams
We basically, like most teams in this league, do center by committee. We needed another committee member.
center committee couple floor gives guys needed player runs swift teams virtually
We basically, like most teams in this league, do center by committee, ... We needed to get another committee member. We've got a couple of young guys in (Robert) Swift and (Johan) Petro with Vitaly and now Mikki. Mikki's 7-foot and a little different player than Jerome, but their stats are virtually the same. Mikki runs the floor a little better, Jerome gives a little more bulk.
adds both excited flip guard next versatile
We're excited to have Flip back next season. He adds explosiveness to our backcourt and is versatile enough to play both guard positions.
against certainly improves knock luke
That's no knock against Luke, and in effect, we think this will make Luke even better. It certainly improves our team.
forward happened incident looking matter resolved season
This incident happened before the season and we're looking forward to this matter being resolved soon.
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.'
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.
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.
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.