Being through workouts together, the Pre-Draft Camp, playing against and with each other for the last several years, ... the relationships are something that are defintely strong with this class. |
He challenged himself. He kind of apologized to us in the huddle about his performance the first half. |
I came into the situation knowing playing time was something that's going to have to be competed for. Now with the addition of a few more guys that play that same position, the stakes will be a little bit higher. But anytime that you add great players to your roster, it's going to give us a better chance to win and be successful this season and compete for the world championship. |
I feel as good as new, |
I feel good. There's not a lot of pressure on myself as far as having to produce big, so I can just go out there and be solid and do what I know how to do. |
I had a good taste early this year when both Shaq and Mike were out and I was called upon to play a few minutes here and there. |
I want to thank you for having that ACT class. |
I was ecstatic come draft night just to hear my name called. And now, after playing in the summer league and getting to know some of the guys and being able to play under the coaching staff and seeing the great things that are going on here in this organization, I'm even more excited to put my name on the dotted line. |
I'm pretty good about learning the plays and knowing my role. But I'm still continuing to learn. It's early. |
That was the real Keith Langford today. He was in attack mode. I could see it coming. He's been like a dormant volcano just waiting to erupt. |
The big-time atmosphere helped us. The crowd was great with all the hype behind the game. |
to rebound and defend. That's what the team needs. |