Otis Smith
Otis Smith
beginning close envisioned floor team
We're getting real close to having the team on the floor that we envisioned at the beginning of the season. Hopefully, soon, we'll have everyone healthy.
course guys hurt
We've got more guys hurt than we've got guys healthy. So of course we're looking.
areas argue bodies coming consistent knock physical presence shots somebody whether
I still think we need a physical presence inside. We've got length, but not enough girth inside. We need some bodies there. You can argue whether or not we need another shooter, somebody who can knock down consistent shots coming off screens. Those are the areas of concern.
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.
decided last minute possible
There was nothing that made a lot of sense to us. I decided at the last possible minute not to do it.
basketball gets head hears likes loved mindset steve stuff sure talked
I talked to Steve more about his basketball than his mindset and I'm sure he's uncomfortable right now. He likes to be loved and I know that. When he hears some of the stuff out there I know he gets his head down. But I just wanted him to know that we still love him.
deal ways
I don't have a deal at this time. It's still a ways away. It's 50-50 right now.
fourth free game priority quarter quarters somewhere spend throws top
His free throws have to be a top priority because you can't spend 31/2 quarters going into a guy, and then in the fourth quarter when the game is on the line, you're going somewhere else.
cautious grant himself hurting ok sure wanting
It's just Grant being Grant. He's cautious and wanting to make sure everything is OK and he's not hurting himself more.
pick season
Getting that pick this season was big for us. That was a requirement for us.
effort
I thought it was a good-faith effort on our part to show them they're part of our future. It's one thing to say it and another thing to show it.
chance good practiced ready
He practiced all the way through, and that's a first. So it's a good sign. He's got a chance (to be ready for the regular-season opener).
bumps due guys hit injuries mostly playing
We've hit a lot of bumps in the road, mostly due to injuries and some due to guys not playing particularly well.
brought energy miss passion steve
We'll miss Steve in a lot of ways. We'll miss the passion he brought for the game, we'll miss the energy he brought for the game, but I think we'll be better off in the future.