Dunleavy Undecided About Mobley's Offer To Be Backup

KG-MVP21 · 10-13-2006, 07:02 AM

L.A. Times - In an effort to foster team unity, Clippers swingman Cuttino Mobley said Thursday he would accept a reserve role this season.

Mobley, one of the three veteran perimeter players vying for two starting spots along with Corey Maggette and Quinton Ross, offered to come off the bench in a meeting with Coach Mike Dunleavy. Although Dunleavy said he had not determined who would start the season opener Nov. 1 against the Phoenix Suns , he applauded Mobley's selflessness.

"I want all my players to feel that way, but it was great for him to make that offer," Dunleavy said after practice at Santa Barbara City College. "Ultimately, I'm going to make that decision. I'm going to do what I think I'm supposed to do period.

"For a coach, though, it's terrific to know that his players are behind any decision he wants to make. It says something about him."

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	L.A. Times - In an effort to foster team unity, Clippers swingman Cuttino Mobley said Thursday he would accept a reserve role this season. Mobley, one of the three veteran perimeter players vying for two starting spots along with Corey Maggette and Quinton Ross, offered to come off the bench in a meeting with Coach Mike Dunleavy. Although Dunleavy said he had not determined who would start the season opener Nov. 1 against the Phoenix Suns , he applauded Mobley's selflessness. "I want all my players to feel that way, but it was great for him to make that offer," Dunleavy said after practice at Santa Barbara City College. "Ultimately, I'm going to make that decision. I'm going to do what I think I'm supposed to do period. "For a coach, though, it's terrific to know that his players are behind any decision he wants to make. It says something about him."