July 26th, 2010
Damion James Workout Q&A
This week, several Nets are training at the PNY Center in East Rutherford, a group including Terrence Williams and rookies Derrick Favors, Damion James, Ben Uzoh and Brian Zoubek. NJNets.com caught up with James for a few questions at the conclusion of Monday’s workout.
NJNets.com: What did earning First-Team All-Summer League recognition in Orlando mean to you?
Damion James: Those are things I expect. I put hard work in. (For example,) I put a lot of hard work in college, and I was able to play right away. With that being said, those are my expectations. Nothing less.
NJNets.com: Were you annoyed the thumb injury kept you out of the final game?
James: Yeah. Coach really wasn’t tripping – he knows how hard I am, that I’m a warrior, it had to be really something wrong with me to miss out. But it was a great time for me, being able to jell with the team that we’re going to have, the players that are going to come.
NJNets.com: What did you think of Derrick Favors’ 23 and 11 performance, getting to watch from the bench?
James: Oh, man. Those are things you expect out of the No. 3 draft pick, you know what I’m saying? He’s young, but the sky’s the limit for that young man. I look forward to playing with him – he’s a great guy.
NJNets.com: What have you been working on since you got back?
James: Just conditioning. Back to lifting weights and playing ball again. I had a couple days off, but I’m getting ready to go to Vegas and train out there.
NJNets.com: For the Tim Grgurich camp?
James: Yeah, it’ll be good for me. T-Will and Favors are going to be out there with me. I haven’t been to Vegas in a long time, so I’m looking forward to going out there and playing ball again.
NJNets.com: What has the coaching staff told you about how they plan to utilize you?
James: They’re looking for me to come in and play right away. They’re going to use me a lot – they’re looking for me to score and be a pitbull, and that’s what I am.
NJNets.com: What about the team’s offseason moves – you looking forward to playing with these guys?
James: I think we’re going to be in a lot of ball games, have a lot more victories. It’s a big chance to turn this franchise around, and I just want to be a big part of that.
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