Draft04: Clippers.com Q&A With Josh Smith
| Posted: June 19th, 2004 |
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"I went well and was really competitive. Everyone worked hard."
How many workouts have you had so far?
"I've had seven. I've worked out for Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Phoenix and now the Clippers."
How are you preparing to make the jump from high school basketball to the NBA?
"I'm working out daily lifting weights and these [Pre-Draft] workouts are obviously keeping me in shape."
Your school, Oak Hill Academy, has produced 18 McDonald's All Americans and boasts NBA alums such as Jerry Stackhouse and Carmelo Anthony. Yet with all that, your coach told USA Today that you were the best athlete he's ever coached. Is that added pressure for you?
"I take it as motivation rather than pressure. You shouldn't have pressure on your shoulders when you go out to play. I use it as motivation to work hard and get better."
What do you think will be your greatest asset as you enter the NBA next season?
"My athleticism, but I plan on working on everything else also. Hopefully, if I work hard, I'll have the total package someday."
