Bryan Colangelo
Bryan Colangelo
Bryan Sam Colangelo is the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. He previously held the same positions for the Toronto Raptors, and also served as general manager of the Phoenix Suns. He is the son of Phoenix sports mogul, Jerry Colangelo. He graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science degree in business management and applied economics. He was the 2005 and 2007 recipient of the NBA Executive of the Year...
team makeup organization
People speculated that signing Raja was an insurance policy. That is not the case. We signed Raja Bell because we thought we were greatly improving our team, the makeup of the organization.
people guy looks
This pick is going to be one where people look back and say that was the right guy.
discuss
I don't think it's appropriate to discuss them, though.
pays power
He's a thug, and I want him out. He's always been a thug. I'll do everything in my power to see that he pays for it.
fit perfect proficient versatile
We think he's a perfect fit for our system. He's long, he's athletic, he's versatile and he's become a very proficient long-range shooter.
based both couple encouraged explore future last looked opportunity perhaps phoenix talked ways
We talked a lot about the ways things unfolded in Phoenix the last couple of weeks. He encouraged me to explore the opportunity based on perhaps what we both looked into the future and saw.
athletic bit coming knew
He was a little bit fleshy coming out of school, wasn't the quickest or most athletic but always knew how to play, always knew how to get the most out of his body.
continues
He continues to get better. He continues to amaze.
decision truthfully
I can truthfully tell you, this was not a decision about money.
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Tucson and the U of A and (men's basketball head) coach (Lute) Olson and the basketball program really stepped up and gave us everything we needed, ... (Olson) just was involved in the process of discussions about facilities and what it would take. Obviously, there were some financial terms to the deal, and they were receptive to us coming down. It just turned out to be a great scenario.
ability agency cap couple explore free opportunity perhaps phoenix positive team trade unlike wayne
There's just so many things that are positive about the opportunity that (interim GM) Wayne (Embry) has established, from the cap flexibility, and the ability to look at free agency in a different light, and perhaps explore trade opportunities. It's not unlike a team we had in Phoenix a couple years ago.
ability acquire agency cap couple explore free light necessary opportunity perhaps phoenix positive team terms trade unlike wayne
There's just so many positive things about the opportunity that Wayne (Embry) has established in terms of the cap flexibility and the ability to look at free agency in a different light and perhaps explore trade opportunities to acquire the necessary pieces. It's not unlike a team we had in Phoenix a couple years ago.
best coming offer situations thrilled toronto
The Toronto Raptors offer one of the best situations in the NBA, and I'm thrilled to be coming here after 15 years in Phoenix.
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It was a nice meeting. We had a chance to talk to Michael and his agent and I would say that things went well. Hopefully the story line we presented was a compelling one.