On the funding aspects of Canadian sports organizations:
>I didn’t have a big issue when the funding model changed from rewarding mere participation on a world level to concentrate on winning. The byproduct is, of course, the inherent risk to chase excellence at all costs and maybe, because of this soccer mess and others, there needs to be more close oversight on the people who run these multimillion-dollar sports businesses.
>I’m not sure how it can be done or by who, but I think it’s necessary.
On potential implications of FIBA styles on roster building:
>No, the roles are different, the game is different, the stakes are greater. NBA execs react to only their own realities.
On any FIBA players being NBA possibilities:
>I still don’t think there is a big enough sample example right now to say anyone is certain to succeed if they moved from one game to the other.
On potentially changing to the FIBA line:
>I wouldn’t change a thing with the rules. I can see the benefit of the shorter line making it easier to close out on shooters and create more drive and kick action; I can see the longer line creating more mid-range spots for players to operate it
On RJ’s performance:
>It’s not an upturn from those of us who’ve watched. He’s just had an opportunity he never got in New York. I think it’s always been there.
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On the funding aspects of Canadian sports organizations:
>I didn’t have a big issue when the funding model changed from rewarding mere participation on a world level to concentrate on winning. The byproduct is, of course, the inherent risk to chase excellence at all costs and maybe, because of this soccer mess and others, there needs to be more close oversight on the people who run these multimillion-dollar sports businesses.
>I’m not sure how it can be done or by who, but I think it’s necessary.
On potential implications of FIBA styles on roster building:
>No, the roles are different, the game is different, the stakes are greater. NBA execs react to only their own realities.
On any FIBA players being NBA possibilities:
>I still don’t think there is a big enough sample example right now to say anyone is certain to succeed if they moved from one game to the other.
On potentially changing to the FIBA line:
>I wouldn’t change a thing with the rules. I can see the benefit of the shorter line making it easier to close out on shooters and create more drive and kick action; I can see the longer line creating more mid-range spots for players to operate it
On RJ’s performance:
>It’s not an upturn from those of us who’ve watched. He’s just had an opportunity he never got in New York. I think it’s always been there.