It was a tough decision, but one that we feel is in the best long-term interest of our franchise. |
The investment community follows those stocks and scrutinizes quarterly earnings reports very carefully. The fact that we're privately held means we're not under the same scrutiny and our ownership isn't under as much pressure to produce quarterly profits, |
This was a tough decision, but one that we feel is in our best long-term interests. We recognize Rob's efforts to clear cap space and bring in young talent, but it's time to bring in someone with proven experience as an NBA general manager to take us to the next level. |
We also feel that in moving Wayne into the role of general manager on an interim basis we will be better able to develop (coach) Sam Mitchell's growth toward being a very good NBA coach during the second half of the season. Wayne has the leadership qualities and league-wide credibility that we need to get to the next level. He has the full powers of a general manager. |
We are looking for just a general manager, ... He will set the strategy and the tone. We are just hiring one person. |
We have all been moved by the human tragedies that have occurred to our neighbours in the southern United States. |
We have to do a major course correction. We used to follow a buy strategy and now we have to follow a build strategy. |
We look forward to working with the three levels of government as we prepare for construction of the stadium in early 2006 and while we finalize our franchise agreement with Major League Soccer, |
We look forward to working with the three levels of government as we prepare for construction of the stadium in early 2006 and while we finalize our franchise agreement with Major League Soccer. |
We would do that for everyone from Jeannie at the reception desk to John Ferguson and the vice-presidents. Good companies do that. |
We're getting near the end of the process, but obviously it is not over yet, |
We're in very, very serious discussions with Brian. |
We're very close to finishing the deal. |
What we're missing out on is the single game sales and when you start the season 1-15, that doesn't get the heart racing. People aren't engaged yet. |