Montreal Responds...

1. What's it been like having a co-owner on board this year?

It has been great! David and I work together, so getting some advice and thoughts on trades/FA pickups takes just walking over to his desk and talking things through. 

2.  Break down the season for your Montreal squad...What did you like? What didn't you like?

I liked a lot... especially the FA pickups. I did not like the injuries... A lot of little injuries at the end that took away played games. I also liked the draft. I think that I did pretty good despite the initial skepticism.  

3. Any particular moves you wish you would have made? Any regrets?

Regret that I did not pull the trigger on some major trade after the all-star break. I was sitting in 7/8t place and in hindsight, it should have been done.  

4. What will you try to do differently next year after three seasons of 11th, 13th, and now 10th?

Dominate.  

5. Can the JBL front offices expect an expansion application for the 2012/13 season?

Up to David. I think that considering our work load, it makes sense to stay co-owners.  

6. Who do you think is going to win the title this year?

Golden 

7. With likely 2 keeper spots available for your team - who are your prime keeper candidates??

We are going to have to sit down together and decide, but I am biased towards getting our guard situation for next year figured out. 

8. Which 5 NBA players really surprised you in terms of their Fantasy value this season?

Well nobody on my squad! Guys like Batum, Gasol, they were drafted precisely because of an expectation they would perform. I am a little surprised with Goran Dragic. I paid a LOT of money for him as a FA early in the season, and he did not do ANYTHING. I tried to keep him on my squad, but I needed bodies with some early season injuries. So I guess I am surprised that he stabbed me in the neck early on in the season. 

 I was also surprised by Stiemsma, also by Nash and Vince Carter still having something. Lamar Odom's spectacular decline was also surprising. I knew he would not replicate the last season, but still! 

9. Is the Montreal squad developing any rivalries in the JBL? If so, who and why?

You can't develop rivalries when you're in last place constantly.