(In San Antonio), I knew what I was getting into from a team standpoint, from a coaching standpoint. |
A lot has changed in the last year, but the game of basketball has remained the same. I put myself in a position where I'm very happy, very comfortable. I'm just going out there and playing. |
As a player and a man, I really respected him saying that. I took that to heart. |
As a reserve you have to get into that flow and try to find the flow of the game. You find yourself trying to make more of an immediate impact when you come off the bench. Where as a starter, the game just seems to come to you a lot easier. |
At 7 feet, there's a lot of guys he can just shoot over. He's been making a living doing that. |
Do what you're expected to do and go on about your way, |
Everybody has to step it up. You never know when your number is going to be called. We have to handle our business, everything else will handle itself. |
For me, I'm coming to a situation where I'm wanted, and I'm looking forward to it. |
From the first day I got here, these guys have welcomed me with open arms, ... With each game I've gotten more and more comfortable. I knew what I was getting into when I signed here and this was it. |
He looks good. He looks the same to me. |
He said we could pretty much get anything we wanted offensively on these guys. But, defensively, we needed to make a stand. |
I am my biggest critic, so I was putting a lot of pressure on myself to make the perfect pass or hit all of my jumpers. I am just trying to make the game come to me right now. |
I guess I wasn't seen as part of the future in the Mavericks' eyes, which is cool, |
I knew what I was getting into. When I signed (coach Gregg) Popovich told me my role would be to come off the bench. |
I left before the charges were filed cause I knew nothing about them. |