At that point in the season, we were equal. At this point in the season our lineup has changed a bit. We have more younger guys in the lineup.

He wandered through last season. We talked at the end of the season, and he said he was going to be stronger. He came back this fall as a different person - dedicated and focused.

I just don't like playing (Burke) back-to-back at this point in the season, so Johnny went in.

I don't think this season really changed my game. I was more conscious in looking for that three-point shot. That's what this team needed. But I don't want to be known as a shooter. Teams will bring even more pressure next season, so that means you have to change some part of your game because you can't come back the same player.

Through the long duration of the season, there are going to be injuries and lineup changes. If you start, you start. If you come off the bench, you have to be ready. Either way, you have to be ready when your number is called. When I approach it like that, I have no problem.

I didn't have the season that I wanted to have because I changed leagues and had a lot of adjustments to make, ... I know that's not an excuse.