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Introductory Press Conference Wed. June 11, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2015 at 09:51 PM.

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We interrupt this program to bring you live to the introductory press conference of new Sixers GM Tyler Griffin:

Terrence Gambin: ...can come in here and provide us with a clear direction and help us reach the NBA pinnacle. We have a lot faith in the ability of Tyler. After talking with him over the past week to gauge his interest in joining our franchise as the Director of Media Relations, I found him to be a perfect candidate to be the General Manager. Initially, I tried to hire Tyler as the assistant GM, but Sam was against it, so I made the tough call to relieve Sam of his duties. To be clear, Sam didn't do anything wrong, but I feel that Tyler can be special and we needed to get him on board as soon as possible. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen Tyler Griffin.

Tyler Griffin: I'm gonna make this short and sweet and then take a couple of questions because I have a lot of work to do. I'm excited about being in Philadelphia. I believe that we can compete for a championship within the next four years, but it is important for us to pinpoint & develop players. I believe that we have some great pieces to build around, but we must do all we can to develop them. So now I'll take a couple of questions.

Chad Ford (ESPN): Tyler how well do you think the Sixers can do this year?

Griffin: I don't think that it is realistic for us to compete for a playoff spot this year, but I expect us to be improved from last year, as our players are a year more mature. Also having the third pick in the draft allows us to bring in another talented piece. I believe the future is bright.

Stephen A. Smith (ESPN): Are you mentally prepared to lose over and over and over again?

Griffin: Mentally I'm not ready, so I physically have to be great at my job in order to avoid that. I don't want to be daily fodder for Skip and you on First Take because we aren't winning. Ladies and gentlemen thank you for your time, but I have to get to work.

We now return you to Maury.