I talked to Steve more about his basketball than his mindset and I'm sure he's uncomfortable right now. He likes to be loved and I know that. When he hears some of the stuff out there I know he gets his head down. But I just wanted him to know that we still love him.
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The things we've done might look frantic, but they are calculated moves. Our objective is to win a championship. Being mediocre isn't OK with me, with ownership, or with Coach Brian Hill. We're taking steps with a goal of winning a championship.
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I thought it was a good-faith effort on our part to show them they're part of our future. It's one thing to say it and another thing to show it.
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We now consider the matter closed and look forward to Steve's return to practice tomorrow.
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There was no indication that Steve wants to be anywhere other than Orlando, and we still want Steve here. Steve is still a vital part of our franchise. We need Steve to win basketball games.
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