[Cheeks] blew me away with the way he wants to coach here. I think we're going to have one of the best frontcourts in the Eastern Conference. |
He was a great man and a great teacher. You really wanted to be in his presence because he had so much knowledge. He told us to learn all you can, learn from all your experiences, keep them in your head and use them. He told us to always grow as a person and never stay the same. He was just a pleasure to be around. |
I didn't know I was coming here until yesterday when I finally made a decision. |
I feel I have a point to prove. There's a lot of doubters on me. |
I guess the adrenaline was rushing. We were too intense. We needed to calm down. |
I had packed all my stuff. I had about eight bags in the airport. I put my house up for sale. For something like this to happen it was very, very stressful. |
I had to take the money, ... I was looking for security. I'm glad Philadelphia stepped up to the plate. They're not going to be disappointed with what they got. |
I haven?t played a game yet, so everybody loves me, ... I?m just ready to go out there and compete and help this team win as many games as we can. |
I just want to play defense, stick to my strength, be a good defensive player, block shots, run the floor and rebound. I think that's what they brought me here to do. |
I was very surprised because three months earlier, our doctors passed me in the physical in order for me to sign my contract. I haven't missed a game or practice due to any injury since 2002, so I don't think anything's wrong with my bone structure, knees, joints or ankles. They just said I didn't pass the physical and rescinded the trade. But I feel fine. |
I was very surprised, because three months earlier our doctors passed me in the physical in order for me to sign my contract. I haven't missed a game or practice due to any injury since 2002. So I don't think anything's wrong with my bone structure, knees, joints or ankles. They just said I didn't pass the physical and rescinded the trade. But I feel fine. |
I wish things could've worked out differently so I could've stayed, ... I'm just happy it's over and I can look forward to the future. I still love Phoenix and the fans. I really appreciate everything the Suns did for me and that coach (Mike) D'Antoni stayed with me through the ups and downs and gave me a chance to show what I can do in the playoffs. |
I'm just getting back comfortable to where I was playing for Phoenix. I've pretty much settled into my own and I'm just trying to play well every night. |
I'm just glad we scored. Their defense really wasn't as good as people said it was. |
I've been through a lot. I've learned to stay patient because this is a business and anything can happen. |