B.F. Skinner
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AL SKINNER He's doing everything he needs to do and he's just fulfilling his end. It's just a wait-and-see atti... AL SKINNER When Sean came in it changed the game. It got everybody excited. AL SKINNER I sat the bench (with the Kings) for I don't know how many games. It is just a coach's preference wh... BRIAN SKINNER I was trying to figure out what the heck I was doing. I wanted to get in there and run and obviously... BRIAN SKINNER I watch the All-Star game every year. It's a fun game and I want to see what the guys are doing. I l... BRIAN SKINNER I'm going to disappear, just get away from it. They made the All-Star break for a reason to get a br... BRIAN SKINNER Oh yes, yes, yes, it's great to just get away from the regular schedule you have all season. BRIAN SKINNER You can't take anybody lightly because you can get blown out easily in this league. Everybody's in t... 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