Leon Rose Quotations

I spoke to him and he's appreciative of the five great years he's had in Miami. He's proud that he's helped build something, although it's unfortunate that he won't be able to see it to fruition. But he wishes the organization nothing but the best.

The other aspect about Aaron McKie is anyone you talk to around the NBA, he is the consummate professional, he is a leader, a standup guy who brings a big defensive presence to the court. He?s solid all the way around on and off the court. They just don?t make them like Aaron McKie.

He's known Kobe since Kobe was growing up in Philadelphia and Aaron was a college player at Temple. They've known each other for several years, they have a mutual respect for each other.

I think the fit kind of makes sense. Coach Jackson has had a lot of success with big, veteran guards in his career and Aaron fits that mold.

It's a business, and you have to move on. He had a great five years there. He helped build something, and unfortunately he won't see it to fruition. But Eddie is a class act and thankful for the time he had there.

It's flattering. Allen is a private person but I'm sure if ESPN made a proposal, he would look at it.