On this year's free agency, former Heat forward Jay Crowder struck a three-year, $30 million contract with the Suns. Claude was interviewed by reporters recently.
"I chose this place because I felt there would be a bigger role in this team. When I look back, it's clear that the Lone Rangers were the team that picked me in the draft and I'll always love Dallas. ”
"I envisioned coming here to help them. I can't say why, but when I took two phone calls, the image in my mind was that I joined the Suns instead of the Lone Ranger. ”
When asked by reporters if Claude had given up a certain salary, Claude replied: "Yes, indeed. ”
"I'm satisfied with the money thing. I want to build something and participate in a special kind of process. I think this team hasn't made the playoffs in the last 11 years, and I want to be one reason we're back on the winning side. It's a very important task, if it's a tough one, but I want to be part of this special process. ”