Robert Sarver
Robert Sarver
Robert Sarveris the majority owner of the National Basketball Association franchise Phoenix Suns. He bought the NBA franchise from Jerry Colangelo in the spring of 2004. He is also the owner of the Women's National Basketball Association franchise Phoenix Mercury and Segunda Division club RCD Mallorca...
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It could be on schedule; it could be three years from now.
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The mascot in Utah and in Denver shoot that shot all the time. I've never seen them make one.
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It's a waste of time and really kind of futile. (But) I think you do it because it makes you feel better.
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Our commitment is to bring a WNBA Championship to Phoenix. In the last two seasons the Mercury have gone from a team that won just eight games to the doorstep of the playoffs. We will begin the search immediately for the person who can take us to the next level in our effort to bring a championship to our very loyal fans.
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Our commitment is to bring a WNBA Championship to Phoenix, ... In the last two seasons the Mercury have gone from a team that won just eight games to the doorstep of the playoffs. We will begin the search immediately for the person who can take us to the next level in our effort to bring a championship to our very loyal fans.
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At the time we bought the team, we agreed to a new three-year contract with Bryan. Dating back to last summer, I assured Bryan of my intention to extend his contract. I'm disappointed with Bryan?s decision but I wish him well.
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In business, people wait until the story's finished and then judge whether it's good or bad,
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I think our team will be better, ... I rely on the coach and GM for that and they're jazzed. The team is going to be a little different. The thing people need to remember is we've got some pretty smart people in the basketball organization and they're looking for the same thing everyone else wants.
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From the get-go, our entire intention was to sign Joe Johnson . As I read some of the reports and listen to some of the commentary about how we kind of duped our fans or tricked our fans or whatever, it's just totally false. We went out of our way to do everything we could to sign Joe Johnson .
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I would say it did surprise me. When I heard Toronto was interested in talking to him, that didn't surprise me. The fact that he wanted to pursue it surprised me.
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The game was on TV and everybody saw it. I don't think I need to pile on . . . I thought they were going to call a foul (on Walton). But that's my view . . . If I'm going to give away 50 grand (via a fine by the league), I'm better off giving it to charity.
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I reached out to him a number of times.
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Our people really enjoyed it here. The facilities are great, and we have a great relationship with the University of Arizona. It feels like home to me here.
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At the time we bought the team (June 30, 2004), we agreed to a new three-year contract with Bryan. Dating back to last summer, I assured Bryan of my intention to extend his contract. I'm disappointed with Bryan's decision but I wish him well.