It's who's playing the best basketball, at both ends of the floor. |
It's your goal starting out to make the playoffs. I didn't see not making the playoffs, no, I didn't, not at all. First, I didn't see the trade (with Boston) coming. I didn't see going into the development direction. But again, you've got to be ready for that and flexible for that as an organization being on the same page. |
Jason hit some huge shots. I don't know who could have guarded him on a couple of those shots he made. |
Justin has grown by leaps and bounds. Playing with his type of energy is an NBA skill. I've had players like that before (in Seattle) ? Reggie Evans, Ruben Patterson. In those guys' careers, they've always been underestimated as far as what they bring to the table. |
Kevin and Wally are playing at an All-Star level. I hope everyone is taking notice that they are playing solid basketball at both ends of the floor. |
Kevin did a masterful job of rebounding. We have to have somebody to help out on the boards in the paint. |
Kevin has never said, 'I don't like who we have, I don't like you as a coach, I don't want this coach. I've known Kevin for a while. He and I hit it off right from the start. To say there's not going to be bumps in the road - there's always going to be bumps in the road in any relationship. But it's always a matter of respect. Like I told him the first time I met him, if there's one player in this league that I would pay to watch play, it would be him. Because he brings it every night. |
Kevin has opinions and is frustrated. We're all frustrated. We're not happy with where we are. Nobody wants to not be fighting for the division lead. I think he just spoke his mind on the feeling of everyone, from (owner) Glen Taylor all the way down to our trainer. |
Kevin's basket was the back breaker. That's in our playbook, and we executed it perfectly. |
Marko had 40-something games to get it done, and we were below .500. I feel very good that I gave Marko more than a fair chance with the starting position. |
Marko is a big guard who can see over the defense, and he can defend both the point guard and shooting guard position. We feel we've really upgraded our defense and our team with the addition of Marko. |
Marko made a decision. You can't question it. |
Most likely, we're going to have a lot of the same guys back, most of the same guys back. That's the reality of it. |
My heart came up into my throat. That's why you only play your superstar between 20 and 25 minutes in the preseason. Those are situations you want to avoid. |
Nobody should be happy with the way we're playing right now, from Mr. Taylor all the way on down to our video guy. |