Otis Smith
Otis Smith
cumulative game handle happened night
It was more something that happened (Wednesday) night than a cumulative thing. It was something that happened during the game and afterward. We're going to handle it internally.
adjustment family fun good hard heard members nephew nowhere parts senior stressful though
It's been a hard and stressful adjustment on everyone. But it was my family, and they had nowhere to go. One of the fun parts though will be getting to see my nephew play for his senior year. I've heard from family members how good he is, but now I'll see firsthand.
basketball change fans game presented somehow
The fans look at the game the way we have presented the game. That's just the way basketball is now and somehow we have to change it back.
calculated frantic looking move
Everyone is looking at this like it is a frantic move. It's not a frantic move. It's a calculated move to get better, and to get better in the future, and to get better in '07. If you look at things in '07, things look a lot better.
good great guys pieces playoff putting sign time
The guys are putting in the time and it's a great sign that so many of them are already in working well together. I think we are a playoff team. I think we have a pretty good chance. I like where we're going and I really like the pieces that we have.
basketball capable expect francis lead played seen steve three type
I haven't really seen Steve Francis in three weeks. He's been on the team, but he really hasn't played the type of basketball he's capable of playing. I told him I expect him to lead this team. At this point, we haven't had any leadership.
best fashion player step
That's what you want your best player to do. You want your best player to step up in that fashion.
best obvious time
It was obvious we weren't getting it done with what we had. That's disappointing, but it was time to do what was best for the future.