The only typical center is Andrew [Bynum]. Hes really a true back to the basket center. The other two guys [Brown and Mihm] can play four and five. |
There's a feeling he'll never play again. Anticipating he'll never play again, I don't think there's a doubt he's the premier European player to play in the NBA. |
they have no choice. |
This is a one-time opportunity to take advantage of this situation, and exercising this will give us greater roster flexibility and the ability to improve our team. |
We are pleased to welcome Kareem back to the organisation. |
We are pleased to welcome Kareem back to the organization. |
We are pleased to welcome Kareem back to the organization. ... Kareem was one of the best centers to ever play the game. His skills and talent on the court were truly remarkable and we look forward to having Kareem help our big men develop these skills and tutor them on what it takes to be a successful player in this league. |
We are pleased to welcome Kareem back to the organization. Kareem was one of the best centers to ever play the game. His skills and talent on the court were truly remarkable and we look forward to having Kareem help our big men develop these skills and tutor them on what it takes to be a successful player in this league. |
We both agreed to work with each other and give each other some time to make these decisions. |
We did not ask for his approval. |
We do want him on our team. We liked him during the summer when he was healthy. So if he's healthy today, why wouldn't we like him today? |
We don't want to wait four or five years to put (Bryant) in position to contend again. There is a little window there. |
We signed him last year to a two-year deal, and our anticipation was that he'll play two years, |
We signed him to a two-year deal thinking he would play two years. |
We understand that the league has a job to do in enforcing disciplinary action, but we disagree with and are disappointed with their ruling. |