53 Quotes by Rick Sund

He's a competitor defensively and we can definitely use the help there. We really liked him as a rookie and didn't want to lose him. We're glad to have him back.

He's been a tremendous asset for the Sonics, both on and off the court, since we acquired him in 2003.

I talked to him this afternoon and acknowledged the fact of possible starting time and (the Timberwolves) revamping their team, and his response was, 'Rick, this is home.'

My only plan is next season. I think we're playoff-caliber, and our expectations are we should make the playoffs next year.

We were looking for an athletic player that can play above the rim. His athleticism is a big plus for us, and he can run and can finish. He's looking for a place to be where he can get a fresh start as well.

We were so good last year being injury-free. Nick's starting to play pretty good, a really good first quarter (on Sunday). He's a tough guy and hopefully it heals and he will be back.

We are doing center-by-committee, and we have to have that depth there. Vitaly gives us bulk. Mikki gives us length.

We basically, like most teams in this league, do center by committee. We needed another committee member.

We basically, like most teams in this league, do center by committee, ... We needed to get another committee member. We've got a couple of young guys in (Robert) Swift and (Johan) Petro with Vitaly and now Mikki. Mikki's 7-foot and a little different player than Jerome, but their stats are virtually the same. Mikki runs the floor a little better, Jerome gives a little more bulk.