I hope he sees that we're giving him an opportunity. He's got a lot of respect within the organization from our coaches. I think he's everything we would need. We have a big point guard in Marko. And we would need a guy like himself and A.C. as far as a pit bull-type mentality defensively, and offensively being able to go where he wants to go with the basketball. |
I just reminded guys that if you do go out to dinner and have a cocktail or drink, don't drive, because you don't know what your legal limit is. Don't even take any chances. Have someone drive for you or call a cab. You have a lot to lose. |
I just want to coach basketball. I don't want to worry about the salary cap and agents calling. |
I know Kevin feels bad about it. |
I like our group. The positive energy, the speed and quickness. We've got to continue to work and get better. |
I really like the scrap by our team tonight. They've been together for 500 games, and we've been together for two days. |
I really think his groin is bothering him. I don't think he's 100 percent on his jump shot, just watching the way he's running. |
I remember I was so intimidated meeting him. I went into his office, and he had no basketball pictures. It was just all of his prized cattle. He was huge into raising Black Angus cows. |
I saw he got into some scraps with the national team and I like that, as long as you use it in the right way. |
I see the difference in our team -- the speed, the quickness, the guys in attack mode. I liked our scrap, I liked our fight. |
I see the same Kevin. Kevin wants to win; he wants to attack. I see him everyday and I see the same passion. I thought tonight that they were double-teaming him and I think that's kind of what got him out of whack. Until we knock down shots and be aggressive and attack the rim, he's going to see that. |
I thank Troy for that. |
I think a lot of it is we've got to get another third guy. Luckily, the other night against Seattle we had a third scorer (Eddie Griffin, 24 points). Right now, Kevin and Wally are playing at an all-star level, and we just need another person to step up. I'm not discriminating who it is; anybody can step up and get their minutes. |
I think all those together broke our spirit and our belief in each other. |
I think he's making his best basketball play. I don't think he's being too unselfish. If somebody has a better shot than you, you've got to make the play. |