If Larry Campbell had run for mayor I never would have considered this. I think there's a vacuum of leadership here and a need for a mayor for the city who brings a positive vision.

We think the ex-N.B.A. player vote will be key. That's why we're courting Larry Bird.

We think we're going to do well - he's obviously run a strong, vigorous campaign.

I think that's a compliment to Larry.

I've called a couple of times and left messages to have my calls returned by him (Mayor Larry Warren) and I haven't had any of them returned. We are hoping we can continue a decent relationship with the city.

The offense did great in the first half. Larry did a wonderful job of directing things.