John Gabriel Quotes (7 Quotes)

Our goal all along has been to give Grant the best chance to get healthy. At this time, and in consultation with the medical experts, we are in agreement that the risk of him returning this season to game action could be detrimental in regard to achieving the overall goal.

He's as knowledgeable about the game as any coach I've ever worked with, ... He'll do a great job in Boston, because he has the ability to adapt to his personnel.

He's as close as they get physically, and does a great job, ... He just has to learn to put it together on a consistent basis.

Walsh and other longtime executives say they don't necessarily blame players for requesting a trade. They just wish they would come to them first, rather than go to the media. It really is better for both parties if it's done privately, ... Usually it can be a win-win process if it's done that way.

But, still, he's a pretty big name to be waiting by the phone at this late juncture, isn't he He started for an NBA championship team last year, ... For him to still be out there, I would say that's pretty unusual, yeah.

I thought he did a good job in Phoenix. I thought at the time he was destined to be coaching in the league for a long time.

Gabriel points out that Jackson also appears to be a victim of the new NBA economics. With so many teams at or near the expected luxury tax threshold, there just isn't the same demand for players seeking mid-level money. A lot of players think they can get it, ... But they find out the market just isn't there.