Draft04: Clippers.com Q&A With Jameer Nelson

Posted: May 21st, 2004

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How did you think the workout went?
"I thought it went well."

Is this your first workout?
"Actually, its my third. I went to Portland, Golden State and now here."

How would you best describe your game?
"I'm a leader and I know the role of the point guard."

You declared yourself eligible for the 2003 Draft, but then opted to return to St. Joseph's. What prompted that decision and how is your game different today?
"Mainly, it was a decision I made because I wanted to get closer to [earning] my degree. I also decided to change my body with a lot of weight training last summer in order to prepare for the physical part of the NBA."

You rebound very well for a point guard. How important is that to your game?
"I think its an incentive [to know how to rebound] as a point guard. Knowing where to go and where not to go in the paint is a plus."

Your crossover has been compared to Tim Hardaway's. Is that your favorite offensive weapon?
"I think my body is my favorite weapon. I like to use my body a lot. Over the last year, I've become a little more physical because I've trained so hard."