 We Ryan and I were just talking to top the show the anticipation for this season But there was a similar feeling heading into last year in just the way in which you have built and Your team helped build this organization going back briefly to the postseason and just the finish of last year What was it like for you this off-season? Reflecting on that the players talking about unfinished business But just having a context of what some of this Pete the pieces of this group can start to do as you build towards your goal Yeah, I think it was Refreshing and pretty cathartic for me if I'm being fully transparent hearing them say there's unfinished business Hearing them say look there's unfinished business week. Want to come back with there's a goal in mind here There was no time to feel sorry for ourselves. There's no time to wish You know we make a little bit light of it But at the end of the day, you know, you can control your own destiny so much You know, it's how we prepare how the coaching staff prepare. I think the coaching staff done an amazing job I already this summer seen them in the gym on a regular basis, you know cutting up tape and really getting in there and Collaborating together. It's about these guys spending time together and that's in essence why we're going to San Diego So get out of here eliminate distractions and just have this group together break bread together practice together Get to know one another because there's a lot of you guys and a lot new faces on this team as much as I think everyone's excited about You know the new faces the additions you brought in Sean probably the move That's going to be at the top of the ledger for Nets fans is the fact that Kevin Durant signed that extension He's a member of this organization for the next five years What does it mean to you as the man putting this roster together to have him in the fold for these next five years? I mean how much of a celebratory moment was that for you and your team? Well, that's a that's a big get without a doubt without it not hearing that Kevin wanted to be part of this and really wanted to build something sustainable and Systematic in in Brooklyn Is huge I can't put it that into words enough that it helps knowing that hey look we know he's going to be here for the foreseeable future We can build the pieces around him He can collaborate with us and you know and there's some more decisions. We've got to go as well on this But it's it's a it's a huge Addition for us as an organization as a bar of Brooklyn knowing that you know Kevin Durant is going to be here and we can help build with him and partner with him Sean It's amazing sitting here with you in Barclay Center getting set for another See do you think back to though when you first came to Brooklyn and think about how far this organization has come? I mean we're talking about Kevin Durant signing an extension the depth of this team championship aspirations Just to think about where it was when you started to the point that it is right now Yeah, I mean honestly sir I don't personally sit around and think about what it looked like and you know I remember the first time I walked in here I was like this is amazing You know I can't believe we get to build something here in this arena with this crowd is going to be incredible and and you know Look, we're at the cusp of something here. We haven't achieved what we wanted. We're a long way from it So I don't want to sit here and go well We've arrived because we really haven't you know and we've got a long way to go as we saw last year anything can happen You know, this is another year where when nobody's quite sure what it's gonna look like, you know, you hope it's just back to 2018-2017, you know, but again at the same time it may look a little different. It may feel a little different Just with some of the protocols that we'll be facing and you know, we're gonna have to stay flexible We've mentioned that the hallway We've always mentioned how our roster needs to stay flexible how we continue to build this over the past five six years But our approach to the season is gonna have to be one of you know flexibility and make sure we can adapt Because you never know what happens One thing that we've heard I think Sean we've heard it from you We've heard it from Steve we're from so many people since he came here was that the leadership of James Harden has really been off the charts Just for our audience Sean, what kind of insight can you give to that aspect of James and how impactful? He's been when it comes to being a leader with this team. Yeah I didn't know James personally before before he came on board here and seeing his presents every day in the gym You feel it you hear it and that's pretty unique when a guy has been you know just for instance this summer You know, he's been off working out and then he when he comes back immediately you feel different. There's a different presence in the gym there's a different atmosphere and That's his leadership trait. That's his that's his style. You know, he's he's not afraid to mince words He'll tell you exactly how he's feeling. You know, he leads out there not only by example, but giving direction as well What about the speaking of leadership? For Brooklyn Nets fans who hope they watch the Olympics were able to experience it Those who have watched San Antonio excel, but Patty Mills, I think we can look at the numbers and look at the stats But who he is as a player as a person and how you hope and believe that will transcend what we see just out of box score Yeah, I'm obviously very fortunate. I've had the opportunity to one play with Patty At the very end of my lots of lustrous career and then at the start of where he was going and then we obviously work together in San Antonio as well So I've known Patty on and off the court for a very long time very fortunate that I know what he brings We all see what he brings on the court, which is spectacular. You know, he's lightning in a bottle You know, he can change a game change momentum of a game his energy It's contagious, but that's how he lives his life, you know, and he's a guy I think the more that whether it's the media the his teammates the staff or even, you know Brooklyn Nets get a sense of who he is and get a sense of you know, he's a man of the people he will be out he'll be in the streets and You know, and you'll see him in the coffee shops. You'll see him walking around I mean, those are some unique traits and I think that's the piece that makes Patty special He is a true culture driver. You've talked about how last year, you know You guys didn't get an opportunity to see James Kyrie Kevin on the floor together a ton And obviously because of injuries and the importance of that right them finding a rhythm But obviously we also know health is really important and being at your best at the biggest time of the year How do you expect as an organization organization? You guys are gonna balance kind of letting those guys find their rhythm, but also making sure they're rested for Playoff time knowing that they're also Guys who don't like to sit out and who want to play big minutes. Yeah, it's it's very tricky You know, I think a lot of times we use it in we're trying to save them from themselves You know, they want to play every minute of every game when they get out here and to be quite frank Well, I guys do I guys it's a competitive group, which you'd love to see you'd rather Sort of rain them back in that have to say hey guys come on you can go do this, right? So they're gonna lead from that From that piece to it, but you know, I think it's it's one of the education We're educating them long season, you know, it's a very short off season This is two off seasons in a row that are very very short here So, you know, we're just there's a cumulative load that's going into the season and we're educating them on how they're feeling And how their bodies are a performance team has done a great job with all these guys all summer long So, you know, it'll be a ramp up, you know, it won't be 40 minutes a night from from the get go But we'll see how it goes. Well, Sean we appreciate all the time here today. I think you got I think you got a He's doing stand-up right after this Exactly he wants his shot and he's annoyed that I'm talking That's right, he knows he's up next Sean. Thank you so much and good luck this season. We can't wait to watch you guys Pleasure. Thanks for having me guys