JOSH CHILDRESS RETURNS FOR SECOND WORKOUT

Stanford junior Josh Childress returned to the Bobcats Basketball Center on Monday for a second workout with the Bobcats basketball operations staff. The 6-8, 205-pound swingman averaged 15.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in leading Stanford to a 30-2 record last season. He was only the second freshman to start his first collegiate game during head coach Mike Montgomery's 18-year tenure at Stanford - the other was NBA guard Brevin Knight.

BobcatsBasketball.com visited with Childress after the workout:

(on today’s workout)
It went okay. There were definitely some things that I could have done a lot better. It was a lot more shooting (than the first time), but other than that everything was pretty much the same. They put you through some hard work, but they should. It’s their first pick ever, so they want to make sure that they have the right guy and know his game in and out. I came in, worked hard and I’m looking forward to Thursday.

(on possibly playing in Charlotte)
I’m just hoping to get in a situation where I can thrive and really succeed regardless of where it is. I like Charlotte, but it’s the coaching staff and the GM’s decision as to whom they want to pick. I’m just working hard and really it is not in my hands at all. They’re going to make their decision based on what they want and what they need, so I just have to play it by ear and wait until Thursday.

(on potentially being the Bobcats first-ever draft pick)
It would be an honor and a great opportunity. I feel that I have the maturity of a college kid, but have potential as well. I think that I could just grow with the franchise. I really think that Charlotte is a good fit for me, but like I said earlier it’s up to the coaching staff and the GM. I don’t want to put too much emphasis on the fact that I was in here twice, because once you get your hopes up, you might get crushed.

(on if the draft process has made him anxious)
Yes, I’ve never been through a process like this. With the college process, I got to choose. I had all the power. Now, they’re choosing me and it’s tough – mentally, it’s tough. You have to bring your “A” game all the time. Not only on the court, but off the court. You have to look presentable and be a nice, articulate young man, yet be a killer on the court. I’m anxious, I really am. This is the rest of my life. This is what I love to do. So, I’m just sitting back and waiting.

(on what he has been most proud of)
I think I was most proud of the fact that I was able to get to this process. As a kid and even in high school, I could have never told you that I was going to be here. It was a lot of hard work, a lot of dedication and a lot of hours in the gym. I’m just proud that I am able to be considered a top ten pick. It’s an honor to be an NBA player regardless, but it’s definitely an honor to be a top ten pick and going to play in a league with the best basketball players in the world.