You can see right away that he's going to be a player, because he's already a player. He's got that focus and determination you've got to have, and he's got more than enough ability. It's just a matter of time before he's a star.

He played good defense on me but that wasn't the reason I couldn't shoot. I'm not discrediting that he played good defense, but I had a bad shooting night.

He's not afraid to make mistakes. It's amazing how he gets offensive rebounds. The moment he steps on the court he's playing hard.

He's an all-star and all-stars make big plays. We played some good defense.

I didn't realize how far I was from the basket when I got the ball. I was surprised that I was that wide open.

He's one of the top players in this league. To get a guy like that . . .

Can't expect any less. Former team. One guy traded from here. One wanted to be here, but had a money situation. You expect them to come out and play hard.

Hey, a guy could come in with baggy jeans, a do-rag and have a Ph.D., and a person who comes in with a suit could be a three-time felon. So, it's not what you wear, it's how you present yourself.

If you want to be in a position to be a playoff team, you can't play that type of ball,

I have to do a better job of defending guys like that. I've got a challenge (tonight) with (Boston Celtics guard) Paul (Pierce). I've got to do a better job on both ends of the court.