A four-point win like that game, close, is even better than a 21-point win, or a 20-point win, or whatever we were up. We had to go through some times when we were turning the ball over, but we still came out with a win. |
He can get some blocks, now. That was the biggest one of the year. |
He is truthfully one of the best players in the league. I know what the selections say - but he gets my vote for best in the league. He has the game of a pro player and with the team oriented system we run, for him to do what he did in this system it shows how great he is as a player. (Is he a good leader?): He works on his leadership skills as far as being more verbal. He has really worked hard on his game. He's worked a lot on his defense. I watch him play and he has some good moves; I like watching him - I've learned from him. (What has he taught you?): To be more verbal. |
He's yelling, but he's yelling with excitement and with a smile on his face. There's no way for us to go in there (to games) tight. He'll have a smile on his face the whole practice, almost. He's slapping fives, stuff he doesn't do during the regular season. |
Honestly, it's the championship game so . . . I don't feel any pressure. I don't know what (Florida) feels over there. That's for them to handle. We just have to come out and play. |
I could feel him shaking a little bit. |
I don't really worry about the guy I'm facing. I know he's a good point guard. But it's all about what I do out there. He has to guard me also. |
I don't think it was fatigue. They just rimmed out, hit the back of the rim. When we really needed shots in the end, guys stepped up and made key shots. |
I feel I'm a lot better shooter than I've showed you guys in the last couple years. |
I kind of lost it for a second because of the call. But we were playing so well, there wasn't any use for me to go over there and pout. I just stayed in the game. |
I knew I could take him. He went for one move, and I got past him. |
I was able to get a couple of steps on my defender a couple of times, and I tried to take advantage of that. |
I was just playing my game. I was coming out and doing everything I could do to help my teammates. |
I was struggling the last few games with my shooting, but it didn't feel off. So, tonight I concentrated and had my feet set and was able to hit the shots. |
I've agreed with that since I've been here. I've looked back at the last couple of years, and I've had flaws in my game, whether that's defense or getting more physical. I'm going to definitely have to show these guys who the man is. |