Rick Sund
Rick Sund
Rick Sundis an NBA executive who is the former GM of the Atlanta Hawks, replacing Billy Knight in 2008...
ability added both center depth floor forward gives length pleased run style
We're pleased to have Mikki in a Sonics uniform. Mikki's length and his ability to run the floor complements the Sonics' style of play and gives us added depth at both the center and forward positions.
ability added both center depth floor forward gives length pleased run style
Were pleased to have Mikki in a Sonics uniform, ... Mikki's length and his ability to run the floor complements the Sonics style of play and gives us added depth at both the center and forward positions.
ability complement good luke nice point size skills true
Rick's playmaking ability, ball-handling skills and size make him a nice complement for our team. He is a true point guard, and I think he and Luke Ridnour will give us a good tandem at that position.
ability bulk center concerns depth guy last length match nick position robert running strength talent teams toughness unless youth
One of our concerns has been, and probably always will be - unless you have a (Tim) Duncan or a Shaq (O'Neal) - having enough depth at the center position with enough flexibility so you can match up with all the different teams, because teams give you different looks, ... That was a strength last year, and it will be another strength for us this year. We have the strength with Vitaly, versatility and talent with a guy like Nick Collison, a low-post game. You have some length now and running ability in Mikki and some youth in Petro and Robert and some toughness and bulk in Danny.
ability along given middle physical presence three
In his three years with the Sonics, Vitaly has given us a tough, physical presence in the middle along with the ability to score.
afternoon fact possible response starting talked time
I talked to him this afternoon and acknowledged the fact of possible starting time and (the Timberwolves) revamping their team, and his response was, 'Rick, this is home.'
above athletic fresh looking player plus run start
We were looking for an athletic player that can play above the rim. His athleticism is a big plus for us, and he can run and can finish. He's looking for a place to be where he can get a fresh start as well.
next plan playoffs
My only plan is next season. I think we're playoff-caliber, and our expectations are we should make the playoffs next year.
body certain comfort somebody type zone
We like that bulky type of center. It was important for us to get somebody with that type of body. And there is a certain comfort zone with Vitaly.
change happen imagine july might wait
We like him. We want him back. I've said we'll try to get something done, and now we'll have to wait and see how it goes. I can't imagine anything that might happen between now and July 1 to change that.
deal help liked somebody targeted
We like him and we've liked him for a long time. We didn't want to do a deal just to do a deal. He's somebody that we targeted and somebody we feel can help us.
believe bob coach experience goal help playoffs success toward
With Bob Hill's experience and success as a coach in the NBA, we believe he will help us toward our goal of making the playoffs this season.
good guy heals hopefully last quarter starting tough year
We were so good last year being injury-free. Nick's starting to play pretty good, a really good first quarter (on Sunday). He's a tough guy and hopefully it heals and he will be back.
depth gives
We are doing center-by-committee, and we have to have that depth there. Vitaly gives us bulk. Mikki gives us length.