Jerry Colangelo
Jerry Colangelo
Jerry Colangelois an American businessman and sports executive who currently serves as an advisor to the Philadelphia 76ers. He formerly owned the Phoenix Suns of the NBA, the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, the Arizona Sandsharks of the Continental Indoor Soccer League, the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League and the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. He was also instrumental in the relocation of the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL to Phoenix to become the Phoenix Coyotes. In...
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth20 November 1939
came decision time
When it came time to make the decision ... it was obvious.
alongside came guy
When it came right down to it, I had to make a choice. This was the individual, it was the guy, right time, right place. It was the guy I wanted alongside of me to go forward.
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We would very much like to have Greg participate in our camp. There is a meeting that will take place at the Final Four with Greg, his family and the coaching staff at Ohio State. We'd love to have him involved. He has a chance to be a big-time player.
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We needed a fresh, new start. That's not demeaning anyone else, I just felt Mike was the right man at this time.
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I think Kobe Bryant is a player with enough moxie to go along with his talent that he'll adjust to whatever his role is. In fact, that's exactly what he said today.
launching purpose
That is for the purpose of (NBA Properties) launching sponsorships (in China).
crossover national players playing pride regarding successful team
There was no continuity. There wasn't much in the way of crossover regarding the roster or coaching. If you look at what's been successful worldwide, they have a national team and the players take pride in playing for the national team.
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He's having a sensational season. Obviously, we've got interest (in Anthony) because of where he is with his interest and his maturity.
adjustment problem time
His time here was a disappointment. He could never find himself. There were injuries. He had a problem with the language. The adjustment for him was very difficult.
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When it came time to make the decision of who would be sitting right next to me, it was obvious, ... This is going to be a three-year commitment and I will talk one-on-one with every player before any invitations are extended.
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Would we be flexible with him as far as the pregnancy, absolutely. We just need to talk and work out the circumstances.
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We want to quicken the game. We think these changes are the best way of doing it.