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...
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I think it's safe to say everyone in the basketball operations, including the entire coaching staff, feels like we've dramatically improved our team, ... I know a lot of people don't think that's the case right now, but we're taking a step forward and we're going to keep building this thing.
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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.
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He's sort of a late bloomer, ... He can bang, he's got a decent array of post moves, he can step out and hit the short jumper, and he's got all sorts of experience. We think he can come in and help us.
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I'm ready to branch out. I've got 15 very good years behind me, with respect to what's gone on in Phoenix and my participation there, (so) this is just the next step in what I hope to be a long and fortuitous career.
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All I can say is he's been a nice piece of this team and the right piece for this team. We'd like him back, but if not, we'll take the necessary steps to improve our team.
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James Jones gives us another long, athletic wing player who has become a very good range shooter. His versatility on both ends of the floor is a perfect fit for our system.
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Joe Johnson made us aware of his personal desires, which just didn't fit our model of building a team. We're sorry to see Joe leave and we wish him nothing but the best in Atlanta. Despite losing Joe, we are pleased that we have acquired a young, talented player in Boris Diaw, two first round draft picks and additional flexibility to keep our building process moving forward.
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Joe Johnson has a bright future in this league and with the Phoenix Suns. JJ has been a great piece to add to our young core of talent.
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Joe Johnson has a bright future in this league and with the Phoenix Suns, ... JJ has been a great piece to add to our young core of talent.
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People have been taking shots at us all year. As long as the people you work for respect what your doing and know who and what you really are, that's all you have to concern yourself with, and eventually over time the good news will get out.
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Steven Hunter's athleticism, shot blocking and rebounding ability give us an added dimension to address the need in the middle,
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I still leave the possibility open that he signs with us, ... There's speculation that there'd be a richer deal for Scott out there.
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We have to impress upon him that he's a huge part of the future of this organization (and) that he deserves to be treated as a big part of the future. He's proven himself as a quality player but more importantly he's proven himself as a quality person. This community and this franchise has embraced him the right way and that's a big leg up when you're trying to convince someone to stay here.
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We have a lot of balls up in the air, ... a lot of things going on.