But Lawal wanted to give the deal every chance , according to St. Mary , largely because Mutombo constantly reassured them it would all work out fine .
He said he encouraged Lawal to think twice about going through with it .
Lawal wanted to give the deal every chance , according to St. Mary , largely because Mutombo constantly reassured them it would all work out fine .
He said he encouraged Lawal to think twice about going through with it .