Wally Szczerbiak Quotes

We`re not doing it. I`m not doing it. We can put forth as much of an effort as we want on defense, but teams who can shoot well are going to score points ? and we`ve got to execute. We`re getting open looks. We`re just not making them.

Criticism is going to come while you`re injured, but you just have to work through it, stay mentally tough ... I think he has something to prove this year.

We made wholesale changes. A whole new coaching staff. It`s a fresh start for pretty much everyone. We had to get younger. We lost Sam and Spree. They were great players, all stars in this league, so we have to find a way to make up for those guys. I think we`re going to do it with hard work and playing our roles.

I was a little disappointed with my role last year and I made that kind of known. I regret it a little bit for saying it, especially with the way things turned. The way the new coaching staff embraces me, that`s all I`ve ever wanted.

I`ve worked hard, I`ve tried to earn that type of respect, now I just have to show I deserve it.

Troy can put the ball in the basket with the best of them. When he gets hot and gets going, you want to ride his hot streak,

He`s very versatile. He`s my size and a point guard. He can handle the ball really well. He`s a smart, smart basketball player. He`s got guys on this team that are really going to enjoy playing with him.

I just tried to show the team that I was healthy last year and I was capable of what I was capable of a couple of years ago before the injury. I want more put on my shoulders and I have to step up to the plate.

Bottom line in this league is you`ve got to make shots, especially in the fourth quarter,

I was an All-Star in this league, and it seemed like some people forgot that, for whatever reason.