Post by LoCo89 on Aug 27, 2014 14:20:12 GMT -6
As everyone takes their seats for the VanMemphis Presser, there is a different air than the pressers of the past. Usually with GM LoCo, there was more fun, with jokes being cracked as he payed respects to other teams in the league while humbly hoping for improvement. Now, with rumors of his termination swirling around due to his decisions from the last two off seasons, the mood is more somber as everyone awaits to see who will be conducting the presser.
As murmuring amongst everyone continues, the doors behind the podium open and in walks a larger gentleman smoking a cigar, who everyone recognizes as the owner of the Grizzlies, Gonzalo Lurdes. His assistant formally introduces him to the press gathered and then he walks up to the podium.
As murmuring amongst everyone continues, the doors behind the podium open and in walks a larger gentleman smoking a cigar, who everyone recognizes as the owner of the Grizzlies, Gonzalo Lurdes. His assistant formally introduces him to the press gathered and then he walks up to the podium.
GGonzalo: Good afternoon ladies and gentleman. I am Gonzalo as he said and I am the owner of this organization. Normally, I take a more hands off approach to the running of the team, however, circumstances arose that require me to be here with the team now. First and foremost, GM LoCo is no longer with the team due to his actions and decisions with in regards to its organization. Until a suitable replacement can be found, current Head Coach Brian Winters has agreed to pull double duty and help with the managerial duties.
Gonzalo: While I am here, I will be addressing the moves from this offseason. We were very disappointed with our finish last season, but it did allow us to grab a player who we coveted from the beginning in Predrag Stojakovic. He last played professionally in Greece, and we are excited about what he brings both on and off the court to our team.
Gonzalo: We also traded longtime Grizzly Brad Daugherty for defenive big man Patrick Ewing. We hope Brad nothing but the best in his future endeavors and hope Patrick can bring the intensity that we've all seen he exhibits on the court.
Gonzalo: Finally, we brought in Avery Johnson who we hope can steady the Point Guard position for us. We're excited about the veteran presence both these gentleman bring and hope our younger guys can pick up from their knowledge of the game.
If the presser seems short and crappy, it is. I accidentally deleted the original by clicking something and lost all of it. You'll just have to believe me when I say that it was the best ever.
Gonzalo: Due to the nature of the teams situation at the moment, I will be taking any and all questions only, and plan to be as candid as I can in my responses, thank you for your time.
If the presser seems short and crappy, it is. I accidentally deleted the original by clicking something and lost all of it. You'll just have to believe me when I say that it was the best ever.
