Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Jun 5, 2008 14:12:30 GMT -5
Thanks for taking time off your busy schedule to join us today Mr Dan 'Lucky' Basone.
What are your thoughts on your current team?
I am pretty pleased with the way my current team is right now. Tyrus Thomas is the future power forward for this franchise at age 19. He can rebound, score, and block shots. I really see a bright future for this young kid in BBS. Al Thornton is another corner stone to this new blazer team, he brings size, scoring, defense all at the 3. He is an all around great player. I am not sure how we will look next year or the year after that but I think this team is heading in the right direction. We have some solid young shooters (Salim) and intriguing young forwards from Childress to both Williams.
Why did you decide to break up your team when you held the second place out in the West?
Being in second place in the western conference was fake to me. I felt like this team had no real play-maker that could take us to the next level in the post season. We would have stretches where we would beat up on the weaker teams and than get blow away by the stronger ones. I did not like how we were playing basketball and the way we were barely winning games. I changed things up because I knew this team could not be successful in the playoffs. So I am starting over. New Look, new players, new feel. I think it is for the best even though Nenad is my boy.
Why do you think the package you got back sets you up for a great start to begin the rebuilding process?
I get the opportunity to land a number one pick in this draft is enough for me really to pull the trigger. The shot at landing Greg Oden is amazing, It is a risk but I think it is worth it. I also managed to get a young 22 year old Al Thornton who I see as a future all star player in this league. As well as a ton of first round picks that can become successful in themselves or not. The trade was a huge risk on my part, but I have a plan that I hope will follow through.
The package also allows me to tank with my own picks, which is a huge plus.
True or False. How sick would it be if you landed Oden?
UMMMMM TRUE
How long do you think the rebuilding process will last?
I hope it is no more than 2 seasons but you can never be sure. Sometimes you change directions and a season later you go back, I am not sure what the future holds for this team, but at some point you have to stick with what you have and make that magical run.
Who are the top players on your draft list?
Oden, Durant, Young are the obvious choices, Conley, Green interest me as well.
What are your plans for this off-season?
Not really sure yet, we will see how we make out in the draft. I think this will be a quite off season, unless an offer presents itself. Otherwise, next year will be the big money spender year.
Do you think Macho Again can win this weekend?
Hell yeah he is going to win. He is ready, my boy macho. He is going to take big brown down, that motha fucka.
What are your thoughts on your current team?
I am pretty pleased with the way my current team is right now. Tyrus Thomas is the future power forward for this franchise at age 19. He can rebound, score, and block shots. I really see a bright future for this young kid in BBS. Al Thornton is another corner stone to this new blazer team, he brings size, scoring, defense all at the 3. He is an all around great player. I am not sure how we will look next year or the year after that but I think this team is heading in the right direction. We have some solid young shooters (Salim) and intriguing young forwards from Childress to both Williams.
Why did you decide to break up your team when you held the second place out in the West?
Being in second place in the western conference was fake to me. I felt like this team had no real play-maker that could take us to the next level in the post season. We would have stretches where we would beat up on the weaker teams and than get blow away by the stronger ones. I did not like how we were playing basketball and the way we were barely winning games. I changed things up because I knew this team could not be successful in the playoffs. So I am starting over. New Look, new players, new feel. I think it is for the best even though Nenad is my boy.
Why do you think the package you got back sets you up for a great start to begin the rebuilding process?
I get the opportunity to land a number one pick in this draft is enough for me really to pull the trigger. The shot at landing Greg Oden is amazing, It is a risk but I think it is worth it. I also managed to get a young 22 year old Al Thornton who I see as a future all star player in this league. As well as a ton of first round picks that can become successful in themselves or not. The trade was a huge risk on my part, but I have a plan that I hope will follow through.
The package also allows me to tank with my own picks, which is a huge plus.
True or False. How sick would it be if you landed Oden?
UMMMMM TRUE
How long do you think the rebuilding process will last?
I hope it is no more than 2 seasons but you can never be sure. Sometimes you change directions and a season later you go back, I am not sure what the future holds for this team, but at some point you have to stick with what you have and make that magical run.
Who are the top players on your draft list?
Oden, Durant, Young are the obvious choices, Conley, Green interest me as well.
What are your plans for this off-season?
Not really sure yet, we will see how we make out in the draft. I think this will be a quite off season, unless an offer presents itself. Otherwise, next year will be the big money spender year.
Do you think Macho Again can win this weekend?
Hell yeah he is going to win. He is ready, my boy macho. He is going to take big brown down, that motha fucka.
