Cavaliers Press Conference:
Michael Redd, Jake Voskuhl and Ramon Sessions Media PresentationDecember 7, 2007
Redd and James were teammates on Team USA
who competed at the FIBA Americas Championship
last summer.CLEVELAND, OH -- The three newly acquired players; Michael Redd, Jake Voskuhl and Ramon Sessions were presented to the media early this afternoon. Cavs GM Zoilo Resurreccion preceded with the press con. Before it started the Cavaliers unveiled a video of Michael Redd.
Here is the press conference’s transcript.
Zoilo: Good Afternoon everyone! Thank you for waiting guys. I would like to introduce to you our new Cavaliers, Ramon Sessions, Jake Voskuhl and of course Michael Redd. The floor is now open if you guys want to ask them questions.
Question 1: Michael, were you surprised that the Bucks traded you though you are having a great start this season?
Michael: Hmmm.. Yeah, I was a little surprised but after Andrew (Bogut) went down I kinda knew that management had to do something drastic to compensate for his loss.
Question 2: Just a follow-up question, how happy were you to finally get the chance to play for your hometown team?
Michael: Very happy! I was close to signing here a few seasons ago to join LeBron but negotiations didn’t work out too well so I stayed in Milwaukee. I never really thought I would have another chance to play for my hometown, so it is really exciting! I cant wait for my first home game here.
Question 3: This is for Jake Voskuhl, you have bounced around the league for years now, how different is it to come here in Cleveland?
Jake: Well, I think I haven’t really been on a team with two stars the likes of Mike and LeBron. Those two have a potential to be one of the best scoring combo in the league. I am really ecstatic to play here.
Question 4: For Ramon, you are still a rookie and now 1 month into the season, you have been traded to a new team, what are your thoughts on this?
Ramon: It is tough for me since this have all been new experiences for me being a rookie and all but I am glad that Michael and Jake are here to help me adjust to a new environment.
Question 5: Michael you have worked with LeBron in last summer’s FIBA Americas as part of Team USA. Now you will play with him through the rest of the seaon and probably the playoffs. What do you feel?
Michael: Extremely excited! Man, playing with him last summer was a lot of fun and I just cant wait to step on the floor again and wear the same jersey as he is. LeBron has unbelievable skills and I don’t mind being the second option for the team with a guy like that.
Question 6: Michael what number will you be wearing now since the number 22 has been retired to Larry Nance?
Michael: I have thought about it and I have decided to wear jersey number 8 which is the same number I wore in Team USA.
Zoilo: Last question guys before we conclude this press conference.
Question 7: This for you Mr. Resurreccion. Do you think this trade will get you over the hump and finally give Cleveland the NBA Championship?
Zoilo: Winning a championship is every NBA team’s goal. Having made a deal for Michael, I believe gets us a step closer into achieving that goal. Knowing that we still need to work our butts off and take things one game at a time. As for our remaining roster spot, management are still discussing whether we should sign another player or just go with what we have.
So that is it for this conference guys. Thank you for coming and see you at the games.