His time here was a disappointment. He could never find himself. There were injuries. He had a problem with the language. The adjustment for him was very difficult.
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I've spent my entire life in the game on different levels, and here was an opportunity on an international stage to represent my country at a time when our basketball program needed an awful lot of work as a result of the World Championships in Indianapolis a few years ago and the Olympics in Athens.Jerry Colangelo
The league has accomplished so much in the last 30 years, but the potential over the next decade is incredible, just with technology alone. And you really need to have that stability, and the stability that David has offered the league in terms of his leadership and building a strong organization of people is very important to that future.
Jerry Colangelo
By selecting Rudy, we are getting someone who brings impressive credentials. His accomplishments as a NBA player, NBA head coach and as a USA Basketball head coach are tremendous.
Jerry Colangelo
He had a bad experience, you know, in Athens. He wasn't happy about how things turned out there, the outcome and his own personal experience there. He sees this as an opportunity and he buys into representing your country and winning a gold medal, and doing it the appropriate way. He wants to be a part of that.
Jerry Colangelo
We needed a fresh, new start. That's not demeaning anyone else, I just felt Mike was the right man at this time.
Jerry Colangelo
We have a chance to change a public perception - and we're going to do it with class and dignity.
Jerry Colangelo
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