Rick Sund
Rick Sund
Rick Sundis an NBA executive who is the former GM of the Atlanta Hawks, replacing Billy Knight in 2008...
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.
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.
best knows minutes per played unknown
His assists per minutes played is one of the best in the league. What we like is that there is no unknown with him. You know what you're getting. He knows who he is.
complement defense existing knowledge skills
His knowledge of defense will complement the skills of our existing staff.
easy maybe seem team wants
It's never easy to make a deal, even those that seem the simplest. When you want to do it, another team maybe wants to wait. So there's much to consider.
best looking perceive pieces question style today year
I am not so much looking at what it's going to do this year as much as what does it do for the future. What pieces fit? What doesn't? What's the best style of play? The real question is not how they play today but how we perceive them to play in the future.
developing nice since took
In my view, he's been developing since he took over. He's done a nice job.
control importance priority ray taken team terms
The importance of getting Ray done; that was our No. 1 priority in the offseason. He's really taken this team under his control in terms of leadership.
fit good player shoot
a multipositional player who can shoot the three, and he's a good fit with our team.
agreed catalyst change needed performance serve timing
He and I agreed that a change needed to be made to serve as a catalyst for elevating the performance of our team, and the timing is right for us today.
ability along given middle physical presence three
In his three years with the Sonics, Vitaly has given us a tough, physical presence in the middle along with the ability to score.
leadership nice taking
He's taking on a real nice leadership role,