Mitch Kupchack interview on PMS now (w/ RECAP)
Posted: Fri Feb 1, 2008 11:12 pm
He's on now!
Link: http://www.am570radio.com/cc-common/ondemand/player.html?world=st
RECAP:
Link: http://www.am570radio.com/cc-common/ondemand/player.html?world=st
RECAP:
Q: How long has this deal been in the works?
Working on it for a couple of weeks! Very complex, fortunately everything picked up last night.
Q: Why make the move?
Felt the need to get more active and replace what we lost in Bynum for 8 weeks.
Q: What position will Gasol play?
Gasol will play PF and even back-up Center.
Q: What about Lamar, what will he's position be?
Lamar can play the 2 bring the ball up, SF, and PF.
Q: What about trading Javaris?
Javaris could end up becoming a great player in this league, might end up being a better player than Farmar or vice-versa. But Farmar is in the rotation and he got the benefit of the doubt with our coaches. But it was hard trading Javaris.
Q: Talked to Kobe or Lamar about this?
No.
Q: Spoke to Kwame or Javaris?
Yes, spoke to both players. Kwame and Javaris called him back. Both players disappointed. Very professional for both. Kwame was thankful for being a Laker, and said he wished he did better.
Q: Was this the year to make the deal?
Much has been said about last year expiring contracts. They're valuable only in regards to trading a player and getting a great player who has multiple years in a contract. We were able to take advantage of the situation with Memphis.
Matt "Money" Smith ended by proclaiming Mitch "Executive of the Year."
