I really like Sammy. But it was just time to get a little longer and a little younger at the point. It was time for a change. |
I think everybody feels the need to try and do something. I'm not sure how much any of us really can do, but every little bit helps. |
I think Ricky, like a lot of players, has matured. He's playing better. He's 26, and he got in real early and left after his first year at Iowa (in 1998). I think his passing has been tremendous. I like the way he handles the ball. He's a tremendous defender. |
I thought that we wanted to change up. We lost so many close games, and when you lose close games, you're usually a player or two away or chemistry away or a little bit of both. I didn't know if it was all jelling chemistry-wise. I thought we'd shake it up a little bit and add some new pieces. |
It was a tough decision to trade Wally. He has been the ultimate professional and a very good player for us through the years. I wish him nothing but the best of luck with the rest of his NBA career. |
It's going to be pretty hard to say what impact the rule is going to have. We're not supposed to talk about the draft anyway. I'm not sure who's going to come out and who's going to stay. So, we'll see. Whoever comes out, comes out. |
It's never easy to hang up the sneakers, but we all know that it was a decision that was made in the best interest of his family. |
Mark brings so much more to a team than just statistics, ... First and foremost, he brings energy, and a tremendous work ethic. Plus, he is a good teammate and a great guy to have in the locker room. |
Michael got hurt a few times; he just never found his rhythm here. It was just a situation where it just didn't fit. |
Obviously this was a tough decision, |
Our goal was to get two guys and put 'em down there - a big and a little - to see if it was going to work for us. If it works, it can be a great tool. |
Our young base is pretty solid, ... We've got plenty of young big guys. I think we're in pretty good shape. |
Our young base is pretty solid. We have plenty of young big guys, so I think we're in pretty good shape. |
Richie is a proven perimeter shooter, and we think he will be able to come in here and knock down some shots for us. |
That shows real courage. They like to play and that's what you need. |