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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 13:24:46 GMT -6
GM Ryan: Listen, I know a lot of you don't know who I am or what I do, I'm just that guy who sits up in the dark office overlooking the court every night. Well I'm your GM, and I'll first say that no, no I don't know exactly who our owners (The Syndicate) are, nor what they do. We only communicate via fax, post, or deli delivery driver. Last year, I had strict orders from our owners to look for long-term assets for our established players. The previous regime didn't like doing things according to plan, and after their disturbing...disappearance...I wouldn't be caught dead (which is what I'd be) making those mistakes. GM Ryan: So the moves made last season resulted in a pretty dreadful, long year for our fans. I understand that, and I hope you stick with us. This year, our financiers dictated that we move in a different direction. The layout of the west is very strong on the surface, but that is mostly at the top. We believe that with a strong showing night in and night out, we can compete right now for a playoff spot. Our moves this season were made accordingly. Armed with only the 4 pick in a 3-player draft, we traded down to the 10 and also received Danny Manning - a starting caliber 4 and potential all-star. From there we traded for wily veteran Michael Adams. Mr. Adams may have had a difficult training camp on the surface, but his defensive acumen will be keeping Western Conference point guards busy in April. We jumped back into the draft to pick up Eric Montross - a STRONG Center who showed us a lot during camp (improving from a o/y to a y/g on our very complicated grading scale). GM Ryan: We do not have the flashy star players that other teams may, but our guys crash the boards hard, play defense, and play as a team. We are a deep group and we've given our coach a lot of pieces to mix and match with. We won't be running any pictures of our starting five, no promos of our young stud Allan Houston who continues to improve. Nor Derrick McKey who is entering his prime and could be the (Mc)key to our team this and next year. We are 12 long and 12 strong. Unlike perhaps some...#BSS With that out of the way, we are very much looking forward to the upcoming season. GM Ryan: I'll take your questions now. I'd bet $1,000 you have some. |
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Post by J2 on May 13, 2014 13:35:25 GMT -6
Johnny Junior: Hi, I'm from The Washington Post. You've been ordered to put together a pretty swell team on the surface. However, it would appear that this is kind of a reincarnation of the Bird/King squad, with a focus on experienced veterans signed for the long haul. How do you feel about the future of your franchise, beyond just this season? Other than Houston, who are you looking towards to bring this team into the future?
Oh, and I want my $1,000 please.
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Post by IamQuailman on May 13, 2014 14:03:51 GMT -6
It appears that Allan Houston is the building block for which you have constructed your team, at least for the time being. Do you feel that he is the future of the franchise? After the results of the Draft, Free Agency and Training Camp, where do you see your team falling in the playoff hunt?
Please answer these questions.
Pu$$y
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 14:06:45 GMT -6
GM Ryan: Hi Johnny, I think technically I won the bet, but we can call it even. Next year we have most of our team re-signed. The year after we should have some cap space around the same time Houston is hitting his prime. If Montross keeps progressing we'll have a young big man on the cheap and could make a run. Hopefully we can work out an extension with Derrick McKey before he hits free agency.
I think we are 4-5 years out from having a shot at a ring regardless of what we do. That being said, this is a core of a team capable of making the playoffs every season.
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 14:09:27 GMT -6
GM Ryan: Ahh, the GM from Milwaukee, I thought I smelled something cheesy.
I think our team has a real shot to make the playoffs toward the bottom end. And yes, Allan Houston and his sweet shooting touch should be this franchise's cornerstone for years to come.
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Post by WigNosy on May 13, 2014 14:19:02 GMT -6
Do you think McKey and Manning have the beef to bang with some of the other front lines in your division? Also, rumor has it that Michael Adams was involved in an unfortunate offseason accident involving several small cartoon aliens, which resulted in his utter loss of game. Can you comment on that?
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Post by TrayWithAnA on May 13, 2014 14:20:55 GMT -6
What's your biggest offseason regret? Was your main focus to compete at all costs?
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 14:21:55 GMT -6
Do you think McKey and Manning have the beef to bang with some of the other front lines in your division? Also, rumor has it that Michael Adams was involved in an unfortunate offseason accident involving several small cartoon aliens, which resulted in his utter loss of game. Can you comment on that? McKey was miscast prior as a power forward, when he really excels at the 3 spot. Manning can most definitely guard the 4's in the league and to back him up we've brought in some defensive stalwarts at the Center position. As for Mr. Adams, accidents are a touchy subject for us out here in Denver. And I can't confirm or deny he was overheard saying, "At least you guys are tall, now I'm just another short guy." |
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 14:24:46 GMT -6
What's your biggest offseason regret? Was your main focus to compete at all costs? Our biggest off-season regret was not being able to pull together a "super-deal" that would have brought an all-star center and forward to the rockies. We were close and it never came together. However that resulted in the decision to trade for Mr. Adams which we *cough* couldn't be happier about. Our main focus was to make the Lakers' asset of our '95 pick as useless as possible. |
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Post by J2 on May 13, 2014 14:47:33 GMT -6
Do you think McKey and Manning have the beef to bang with some of the other front lines in your division? Also, rumor has it that Michael Adams was involved in an unfortunate offseason accident involving several small cartoon aliens, which resulted in his utter loss of game. Can you comment on that? McKey was miscast prior as a power forward, when he really excels at the 3 spot. Manning can most definitely guard the 4's in the league and to back him up we've brought in some defensive stalwarts at the Center position. As for Mr. Adams, accidents are a touchy subject for us out here in Denver. And I can't confirm or deny he was overheard saying, "At least you guys are tall, now I'm just another short guy."Oh man, please tell me that was a Space Jam reference (love that movie lol).  |
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Post by Nick Malone 77 on May 13, 2014 14:52:49 GMT -6
Nick Melon; Charlotte Observer: If there's one component to your team that you wish you still could address now with the additions you've made what would it be?
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 15:14:43 GMT -6
McKey was miscast prior as a power forward, when he really excels at the 3 spot. Manning can most definitely guard the 4's in the league and to back him up we've brought in some defensive stalwarts at the Center position. As for Mr. Adams, accidents are a touchy subject for us out here in Denver. And I can't confirm or deny he was overheard saying, "At least you guys are tall, now I'm just another short guy."Oh man, please tell me that was a Space Jam reference (love that movie lol). You know it! |
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 15:16:22 GMT -6
Nick Melon; Charlotte Observer: If there's one component to your team that you wish you still could address now with the additions you've made what would it be? I'd love a young Center. You know anyone? |
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Post by Nick Malone 77 on May 13, 2014 15:18:51 GMT -6
Nick Melon; Charlotte Observer: I do but his home is in Charlotte and there's also one in New Jersey but he's a costly penny.
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Post by Conroy on May 13, 2014 18:03:36 GMT -6
Sports Guy Bill Simmons here, are there any other deals out there you are pursuing? Which new acquisition are you most excited to see in a Denver uniform opening night?
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Post by thesyndicate on May 13, 2014 18:30:01 GMT -6
Sports Guy Bill Simmons here, are there any other deals out there you are pursuing? Which new acquisition are you most excited to see in a Denver uniform opening night? Great question, Mr. Simmons. With limited cap space, my options are limited in the trade market, but our phone lines are open for business.I'm excited for Danny Manning and the 25 points he's going to drop on the Lakers at McNichols opening night. |
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Post by bowtothebill23 on May 13, 2014 22:58:19 GMT -6
Jack Markson from Golden Take. Is it safe to say that the Lakers are your biggest rivals? How do you think you'll fare vs them this season?
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Post by thesyndicate on May 14, 2014 6:27:14 GMT -6
Jack Markson from Golden Take. Is it safe to say that the Lakers are your biggest rivals? How do you think you'll fare vs them this season? It seems like the Lakers are a lot of teams' biggest rival, but we're not worried how we're going to perform against any one team. Our goal is to play hard and give us a chance to win every game. |
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Post by IamQuailman on May 14, 2014 12:31:08 GMT -6
AWARD 5 POINTS (TOWARDS MEDIA DAY POINTS)! THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION!
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