Goran Dragic Denies Wanting To Leave NBA, Cites Misunderstanding By Greek Journalist

This should put many Suns (and NBA) fans at ease.

Goran responded via email about this "matter" and cleared things up for us.

Hi Seth

I hope you enjoy the hot Phoenix:) I was a little surprised when I saw your mail:) This news is not correct, because I made a statement that I want to end my basketball carrer in Europe. So this is a big misunderstanding of the Greek journalist. In this moment I'm very happy in the NBA and I'm not going to Europe! I am a member of the Phoenix Suns, and my desire is to stay in Phoenix for many years!

It was nice to hear from you. Greetings from Europe! EL DRAGON:)

Phew ... crisis averted.

And really this wasn't much of a crisis to begin with, but it's always good to be sure.

We certainly don't want to see a Rudy Fernandez type situation where the player is threatening to not show up to camp and is willing to hold-out the last two years of his contract if the Trail Blazers don't trade him. What a mess that is!

Remember to tune in next Sunday when Slovenia takes on the USA in the first round of the World Championships in Turkey. Goran's going to have his hands full with Rose, Curry, Westbrook and Rondo.

He can handle any one of them. Two, even. But all four? That's just not fair to El Dragon!

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Comments

PANIC LEvel....decreasing

RIP Seasons of Discontent

by Scott Howard on Aug 22, 2010 5:04 PM MST reply actions

I love Dragic!

One of the greatest personalities on the team. Always smiling, always happy. Every time I talk to him, I always leave assured that he loves this team.

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by Trevor Paxton on Aug 22, 2010 5:04 PM MST reply actions

Dude

I wish I was e-mail buddies with Dragic.

by hcblankscreen on Aug 22, 2010 5:13 PM MST reply actions

woah, just like that he emails back? He seems like quite the down to earth guy.

I didn’t know you guys had access to their emails, that is just awesomeness

"Remember this sh*t at christmas!"-Terry Crews, The Expendables

by Bkj on Aug 22, 2010 6:00 PM MST reply actions

Oh Thank Goodness!!!!!

And that email right there is exactly why I love him so much… :D

"If the Suns can shock the world
Goran Dragic is the name."

by Dragic_is_Magic on Aug 22, 2010 6:21 PM MST reply actions

wooohooo

this is what happens during the offseason! All the rumors and madness. Can’t wait for some substance!

Watching the USA v Spain Fiba game because I’m pretty basketball starved. GO USA

Crashing the [message] boards from the heart of Spurs Nation, San Antonio, Texas. GO SUNS!

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by PHXgp on Aug 22, 2010 8:22 PM MST reply actions

Class Act

I am happy to see this guy is media savvy enough to understand the ramifications of poor communications. I am also pleased to see he has embraced the DRAGON.
I think his contest coming up Sunday will be anything but easy, but this kid has much more heart than the top competitors in the league. Its not easy to stop a determined Dragon.
Granted, he will lose…but that’s not the point is it?

by Wolf Make-Shift on Aug 22, 2010 11:01 PM MST reply actions