He's been as efficient as anyone can be in the NBA. He's playing at a very high level. It's the definition of efficiency. It's unbelievable. And he's in a great rhythm with it. You look at our wins, you see certain common denominators - and Richard's been great. |
Hey, look, we have a lot of work to do to get better. Nothing is set in stone. There are a lot of games and a lot of work to be done. |
Hopefully this can be a stepping stone. One win does not erase what we have or have not accomplished. Hopefully it can be a reference point for us to continue to build on. |
I am an optimist, and why not today? It just goes to say how quality an organization Dallas is. They've been an elite team for a long time and we want to be up in those ranks. |
I don't know if there's a right or wrong answer. |
I know that Game 5 made a lasting impression on me. |
I know that Game 5 made a lasting impression on me. Vince must have been a high-jump champion somewhere, because that was an amazing play. |
I like to credit Jason Kidd and our staff because it was their suggestion. I think that's what it's about in terms of unselfishness and trust. Richard did a great job. |
I live and die with Vince Carter. If he felt he was open on the shot, then I support him. |
I respect it, but that doesn't mean I have to like the feedback when I feel like one of my guys is being crushed when look what the (heck) he's done. |
I spoke with Richard. We're on the same page. |
I take 100 percent responsibility. For us to defend that way, it's on me. I didn't have our guys prepared. I did a very poor job. |
I think even if the game was in Ecuador, it's important to get a win. |
I think it speaks a lot about those guys in the locker room for being able to get it done. Four in five years since Jason has been here, basically, to turn around the whole franchise, I think it's a very notable accomplishment. |
I think it's a combination of our guys effort and them playing the second half of a back-to-back which probably caught up with their legs a little bit. |