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[Chron] Rockets looking at Ronzoni to fill position of assistant GM

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    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/4972849.html

    July 16, 2007, 10:52PM
    Rockets looking at Ronzoni
    Team trying to fill position of assistant GM


    By FRAN BLINEBURY
    Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle

    The Rockets have made informal contact with Detroit Pistons director of basketball operations Tony Ronzoni about a possible opening for an assistant general manager.

    At this point, general manager Daryl Morey has not begun an interview process. There are still internal discussions taking place about how to restructure the front office in the wake of Dennis Lindsey's departure to become assistant general manager with the San Antonio Spurs.

    "When Dennis left, it was a pretty difficult time coming right before the draft," Morey said. "I made the decision then not to start deciding anything until now, after the summer league was done.

    "I don't know Tony too well. I met him briefly last summer in Treviso (Italy) and we did talk last week in Las Vegas. He's one of the most accomplished guys out there, no doubt about it.

    "Right now, I'm trying to figure out the ramifications on our current staff, if we bring somebody in. That's the thing. Over the years, Rudy (Tomjanovich) and Carroll (Dawson) built a very, very good staff."

    Ronzoni, who just completed his sixth season with the Pistons, directs all of Detroit's international scouting activities and has extensive contacts around the world. Ronzoni acted as an unofficial consultant to Dawson when the Rockets were trying to sign Yao Ming to his first NBA contract out of China.

    "I'm being kind of careful right now with our staff," Morey said. "We could roll on for a while. There is no reason for speed. We have a staff that's very capable. I feel the same way that I do about our roster right now. We're dealing from strength. I like it and we'll always look to upgrade."

    fran.blinebury@chron.com
     
    #1 Yaowaming, Jul 17, 2007
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    That's great! It seems that we are getting Ronzoni to copy the Spurs drafting style. If you are drafting late, draft international.
     
    #2 abundance, Jul 17, 2007
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    #3 AroundTheWorld, Jul 17, 2007
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    Ronzoni is one of the most connected scouts in the business. He is credited with discovering Yao Ming as well as other top international stars. This is a solid hire. For a new GM like Morey, having a guy who is as connected as Ronzoni is, well, thats quite a luxury.
     
    #4 lost_elephant, Jul 17, 2007
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    They can't be too interested if they can't even spell his name right. Ronzone.
     
    #6 Hobbs, Jul 17, 2007
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    Dude makes excellent pasta.

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    #7 VesceySux, Jul 17, 2007
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    It pleases me that the new Front Office does not have the level of hubris as to deny the need for qualified, experienced, connected profession addition(s).
     
    #8 xiki, Jul 17, 2007
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    Does this mean we can trade Rafer Alston to the Pistons for Chauncey Billups?

    Damn, what a steal for the Pistons!!! Fire Morey!!! :D
     
    #9 TheBornLoser, Jul 17, 2007
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    he would be great to bring in.

    i really like that morey is willing to take his time. no rush. wait for the right guy to come along.

    ronzoni looks like the right guy if we can get him. if not, there is no deadline for needing an assistant GM.
     
    #10 smoothie, Jul 17, 2007
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    Im not trying to be a jerk here but I could have swore we have a resident insider that said they were replacing Lindsey.

    Am I mistaking this or not?
     
    #11 Sofine81, Jul 17, 2007
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    I say NO THANK YOU

    This is the guy responsible for praising Darko so much that the Pistons took him over Carmello, I hope we don't get this loser.
     
    #12 Realjad, Jul 17, 2007
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    I thought the Pistons passed on melo because he skipped out on one of his workouts?
     
    #13 PeteTheCheat, Jul 17, 2007
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