Post Workout Quotes: May 20, 2003
Draft Candidates:
Travis Watson - Virginia (F)
Tommy Smith - Arizona State (F)
Steve Blake - Maryland (PG)
Marcus Hatten - St. John's (PG)
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Tony Barone, Sr.
On Tuesday's workouts
"Today's workouts were fun. The competitiveness of the players really stood
out. Their competition was excellent, and it was really fun to watch."
On their adjustment from Collegiate play to NBA play
The biggest transition is how to handle the pick and roll and how to guard the
pick and roll. I was very pleased with the way the guys handled themselves today
and I think they all did a great job. This is where basketball IQ is very important.
Guarding the pick and roll is very difficult, and with all of these guys, their
basketball IQ truly paid off.
Travis Watson
On working out in front of Jerry West
At first, I was really nervous and it took me a bit to get comfortable. I told
myself just to workd hard and do what I know how to do, becaue that's why I
was here."
Tommy Smith
On his first NBA workout
I really didn't know what to expect when I got here. But when we started working
out, it took a little adjusting. The style of play was definitely more physical.
On preparing for his first NBA workout
"I just came out here and played as hard as I could. Obviously they already
knew how I played, so I just wanted to come out here today and show them how
hard I could work."
Steve Blake
On a post-workout conversation with Jerry
He is very intelligent. It was great to listen to him and hear his tips on how
to improve. He really is a nice guy.
On Possessing Basketball IQ
I have always been a smart player. I base my game on playing smarter than any
other player on the court. Being a point guard, you have to play smart, that's
your weapon, especially since you aren't the biggest player on the court.