HR manager at my previous job was like Corbin. His job was to piss off the employees the company wanted to let go, with the intent of having them quit vs. the company doing layoffs. Corbin is doing a helluva job in this respect. Jazz would be in an awkward position with some fans if they had Jefferson, Millsap, Foye, Mo, etc. talking about how badly they wanted to return to the team. Now, when they sign elsewhere, Lindsey and KOC can trot out that time-worn line about how the team wanted them back, but the players tested the market and got offers the Jazz thought were too high.
To me this is just bad professionalism in my opinion. Be a responsible exec and simply tell them best of luck. We appreciate all you did but wish to go in another direction. We wish you the best of success with your next team.
All this game playing and crap gets on my nerves.