28 Quotes by Mitch Kupchak

He's played nine games there, and he's in pretty good game shape now. I don't know about NBA shape, but pretty good game shape. So he's probably at a point where he needs to make a decision.

Kareem was one of the best centers to ever play the game. His skills and talent on the court were truly remarkable and we look forward to having Kareem help our big men develop these skills and tutor them on what it takes to be a successful player in this league.

Jim Jackson has been a solid player for many years in the NBA and we feel he'll be a good addition to our team. Being such a young team, he gives us veteran savvy as well as the ability to play multiple positions.

We do want him on our team. We liked him during the summer when he was healthy. So if he's healthy today, why wouldn't we like him today?

We're not going to comment on who we're meeting with, when we're meeting with them or where we're going to meet, whether it's now, in a month or at the end of the summer.

Well, he has a lot to do with that as well, OK? ... That would not be a good day in this club's history. And we do plan to talk to him. Players do have that option, and we'll see what happens.

We're taking it month-by-month. He's considerably away from being cleared by doctors. A lot depends on the roster situation and where we are as a team. There are certain scenarios where if our roster dictates it and he's ready to go, it's a possibility.

What?s that expression? ... Thinking outside the box?

We signed him to a two-year deal thinking he would play two years.