Ferry Taking Indefinite Leave of Absence

[Bahamut]

Per CBS Sports and 92.9 The Game. Hopefully indefinite means infinite.

[phoostal]

Coach Bud is assuming Ferry's role until this all gets resolved.

[Guest]

I wonder if this was part of the original punishment?

[GameTime]

Coach Bud is assuming Ferry's role until this all gets resolved.

 

Fixed it for ya.

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

I wonder if this was part of the original punishment?

 

Great question... Maybe the star student over at the AJC will chime in.

[JRid]

The report says Ferry asked for the leave of absence.

[Guest]

The report says Ferry asked for the leave of absence.

Ok thanks

[DrReality]

Is this the end...............tune in for the next episode to see if our hero and bounce back.......................  I doubt it. 

[IheartVolt]

The report says Ferry asked for the leave of absence.

Honestly cannot see how he could look at Gearon let alone work for him. I could not do it after this

[Admin]

Ferry is not gone for good. Just gonna take a vacation until this blows over. Hate to break it to his haters here but he's coming back. Just as i said those weren't his words and he was reading from a script and sooo many of you were sooo convinced that he was just talking and not reading, I'm telling you he's coming back. If I end up being wrong on this I'll eat crow then, but I'm confident that Ferry will be vindicated (to some extent) before this is over and others will be looking worse than him. 

 

The following statement was released by President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Danny Ferry:

 

“No words can adequately describe my remorse for the hurt that I have caused many people through the statements I repeated, most importantly Luol Deng.

 

Luol is a good man who I have known for many years and he has done a tremendous amount of good for his country and around the world.  I apologize to Luol and I apologize to all that I have offended. As I have said, while these were not my words, I deeply regret repeating them.  Almost all the background information I provided during the lengthy presentation regarding Luol was positive and my personal and professional recommendation during the call was very much in favor of adding Luol to our team but I never should have uttered those offensive remarks and for that I apologize.

 

My focus moving forward is to tirelessly work to rebuild trust with this community and with our fans. I realize that my words may ring hollow now and my future actions must speak for me.  I will maximize my time during this leave to meet with community leaders and further educate myself and others on the extremely sensitive issues surrounding race, diversity, and inclusion. I will find a way to make a positive difference in this area, and further learn from the sensitivity training that I will go through.”

 

– NBA Press Releases

Read more at http://www.basketballinsiders.com/danny-ferry-comments-after-stepping-down/#DkbM5mD15iHfl6AW.99

[IheartVolt]

Ferry is not gone for good. Just gonna take a vacation until this blows over. Hate to break it to his haters here but he's coming back. Just as i said those weren't his words and he was reading from a script and sooo many of you were sooo convinced that he was just talking and not reading, I'm telling you he's coming back. If I end up being wrong on this I'll eat crow then, but I'm confident that Ferry will be vindicated (to some extent) before this is over and others will be looking worse than him.

I agree. He should have been more aware of his surroundings and more careful , but after all the revelations I want him to stay. I just not sure how he could desire to stay after this episode

[anxietyreigns]

Hope he stays.

Take a vacation and come on back soon.

[tonegully]

Dammit man. I hope Ferry comes back.

[IheartVolt]

Sensitivity training? Wow

For reading a scouting report? Lmao

Sorry bout that but they are gonna reprogram Ferry.

[Admin]

I just wanna hear that the report on his feelings of Ryan Cameron are false. And the report of he and Bruce possibly trying to block the statue of Nique being created. 

[Guest]

Ferry is not gone for good. Just gonna take a vacation until this blows over. Hate to break it to his haters here but he's coming back. Just as i said those weren't his words and he was reading from a script and sooo many of you were sooo convinced that he was just talking and not reading, I'm telling you he's coming back. If I end up being wrong on this I'll eat crow then, but I'm confident that Ferry will be vindicated (to some extent) before this is over and others will be looking worse than him.

I concur.

May I point out that the paragraph that DF referenced was June 6th, the same day of the conference call.

[IheartVolt]

Just think about that for a second.

Why would he block a statue of nique?

What's to gain for him? Makes no sense at all

[RWF]

Coach Bud is assuming Ferry's role until this all gets resolved.

 

Wouldn't be mad if Bud stays on for both positions.

[Sothron]

I don't see him coming back but I hope he does. He doesn't deserve to be fired over this. I just worry that this may be too much of a poison pill in future dealings to justify him staying.

[JETSET]

 

Ferry is not gone for good. Just gonna take a vacation until this blows over. Hate to break it to his haters here but he's coming back. Just as i said those weren't his words and he was reading from a script and sooo many of you were sooo convinced that he was just talking and not reading, I'm telling you he's coming back. If I end up being wrong on this I'll eat crow then, but I'm confident that Ferry will be vindicated (to some extent) before this is over and others will be looking worse than him. 

 

I agree 100% Dolf.  Long live Ferry!  Cant wait for the season to begin.  We are about to be a serious problem in the Eastern conference.