 As told to: Travis Tate, Hornets.com October 16, 2009 Hey Hornets fans! Darren Collison here – I’ll be writing a little bit about my life in the NBA this season. As you have probably figured out, I’m one of two rookies this year, along with Marcus Thornton from LSU. I’m from California and went to UCLA for four years. Our team made three Final Fours while I was there, so, hopefully, I can bring in a winning attitude and try to help out the Hornets however I can. There weren’t any rookies on last year’s team, so I think we’re getting the rookie treatment for two years’ worth. In Lafayette at training camp, the team made Marcus and me dance and sing “Single Ladies” by Beyonce in front of about 800 fans during the team’s open practice! Check out the video of us breaking it down - it’s funny stuff! At first it was embarrassing, but then when they started encouraging us it became a little bit more fun. It’s all fun and games, anyway, I’ve just never had to do anything like that before. Hopefully our team comes together and we can use the experiences – however embarrassing they might be! – to help us win a bunch of games this year. Like, the veterans will be cool with you, start laughing with you and the next thing you know, they’ll have you do something. The guys are constantly planning practical jokes, but hey, that’s all a part of being a Hornets rookie. Our season has started with some preseason games coming up, but for us, every day we’ve just got to watch our back. When we go in the locker room they might try to pull something on us. I can’t wait to see what these guys have in store for us! Until next time, Geaux Hornets and wish me luck with these wily vets! |
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