Interview: ESPN Analyst Robert Flores
Bryant Jefferson: Do you think Boozer’s idea to stay with Utah was smart?
Robert Flores: Yeah, because in light of the situation, he would get less money anywhere else.
Bryant Jefferson: Is Allen Iverson worth signing?
Robert Flores: That’s tough, if a team can get him for less a salary, it’s worth the risk.
Bryant Jefferson: Where do Jason Kidd, Marcin Gortat, and Allen Iverson go?
Robert Flores: I think Kidd will stay in Dallas, Gortat has agreed to the Dallas Mavericks, but Orlando has 7 days to match it, and will AI will probably go to Memphis and bring a scoring point guard to the team.
Bryant Jefferson: Who in your opinion, will win the NBA Finals next year?
Robert Flores: You know, their’s still some deals to happen, but I think the San Antonio Spurs will win it.
Bryant Jefferson: Do you think signing Ben Gordon was smart for the Detroit Pistons, considering they already have Richard Hamilton at the 2?
Robert Flores: That moved puzzles me, I like the Charlie Villenueva signing, but the Ben Gordon one puzzled me.
Bryant Jefferson: Who would fit the 2 for the Chicago Bulls now that Ben left?
Robert Flores: Uh…..well…..hmm……maybe Salmons or Deng, they could both play the 2. I think they’ll be fine, though.
Bryant Jefferson: Do you think Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James will be good teammates?
Robert Flores: Yeah, I think that will work out fine. They need to manage his {Shaquille O’Neal} minutes and they’ll be fine. That won’t get them over the hump, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Bryant Jefferson: What team is most in need for a good free agent?
Robert Flores: I’m gonna say the Boston Celtics because teams around them have went out and improved, and I think the Celtics need to do the same.
Bryant Jefferson: What did you think of the Zach Randolph-Quentin Richardson trade?
Robert Flores: That’s a deal between two teams that are relevant, but Randolph is over payed, and it won’t make a huge difference on either side.
Bryant Jefferson: Was it smart by the Portland Trail Blazers to sign Turkoglu?
Robert Flores: Yeah, I think with Turkoglu’s ability to create shots and run the offense through himself will take some of the pressure of Brandon Roy.