A lot of people get caught up in the hype of playing a big-time team. The name on the front of the jersey doesn't matter. Take that jersey off, and he's a human being just like you. |
All we did was guide him here, put him in a great environment and surround him with a great culture. He did the rest. |
Any coach worth his salt will take a look at that and say, 'I'll take my chances with that' |
Both sides are still talking. |
Every hole on your team cannot be addressed by just going out and acquiring. You have to have some internal growth, too. That has to be a part of it. We have some good, young players on our roster. You have to let your young guys grow. |
Everyone is more focused on presenting the best that the league has to offer, rather than the worst. |
Everything is definitely quiet on this end. We haven't spoken to anybody. |
Flip has given him a freedom to play to his talent. |
For those who forgot, he didn't come to a lottery team, ... He came to a world championship team. And most rookies are not going to come to a world championship team and break into the lineup, break into the rotation, and play. |
He realized he had a great thing; he didn't try to come in and reinvent the wheel. |
He's been a valuable member of our team both on and off the floor in each of his first three years, ... I'm pleased that he will continue to wear a Pistons' uniform through the 2010-11 season. |
He's looking good and playing well. It was just a chance to get to see him play before training camp starts. |
He's proven in this league, and he's been in big games as a guy who has won 50-plus games for years, |
His wisecrack was, ?OK, I guess you were pretty good. |
I am looking forward to our continued success and the opportunity to bring another championship to the Detroit Pistons. |