Rick Sund
Rick Sund
Rick Sundis an NBA executive who is the former GM of the Atlanta Hawks, replacing Billy Knight in 2008...
belief knew selling
We knew we were the first. It was a selling point. We also wanted him to feel the belief we had in him.
absolutely players proven top
We're absolutely thrilled. He's a proven all-star and one of the top players in the NBA.
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.
dialogue far players private season trades
I've told the players every season that any dialogue that a player has with me is private. And any dialogue as far as trades is private because it's just too much of a distraction during the season.
competitor definitely glad help liked lose rookie
He's a competitor defensively and we can definitely use the help there. We really liked him as a rookie and didn't want to lose him. We're glad to have him back.
developing nice since took
In my view, he's been developing since he took over. He's done a nice job.
bobby coach four open power spot
Bobby Weiss is the new coach and he'll open up the four spot (power forward) to everybody.
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.'
agreed catalyst change needed performance serve timing
He and I agreed that a change needed to be made to serve as a catalyst for elevating the performance of our team, and the timing is right for us today.
acquired asset both since tremendous
He's been a tremendous asset for the Sonics, both on and off the court, since we acquired him in 2003.
complement defense existing knowledge skills
His knowledge of defense will complement the skills of our existing staff.
excellent last pleasant season summer utah
He had an excellent summer for us in Utah and last season was a pleasant surprise. We'd like to give him another opportunity.
leadership nice taking
He's taking on a real nice leadership role,
absolutely asset both players proven ray thrilled top tremendous welcome
We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Ray back to our team. He's a proven All-Star and one of the top players in the NBA. He's been a tremendous asset for the Sonics, both on and off the court.