Everyone is more focused on presenting the best that the league has to offer, rather than the worst.

I think the (brawl) made the league and the players more conscious of our responsibility to the public.

Any coach worth his salt will take a look at that and say, 'I'll take my chances with that'

I didn't so much think I needed to address the shooting need. What we needed was somebody who could come in and play the two-three (shooting guard-small forward) spot. If he could've been a pure shooter, great. But if not, we still needed somebody to give us minutes there. I like the guys we've got.

You lose that sacred-cow status when you lose three straight years.

Everyone is more focused on presenting the best that the league has to offer, rather than the worst.

We have very smart players and they've been fortunate to play for three very good coaches.