He wasn't the reason why it happened. He was a part of it. I was a part of it. Stephen Jackson was a part of it. The fans were a part of it. And in all actuality, Ben Wallace was almost a bigger part of it.

I really didn't like the pinstripes.

This team is really focused [now]. We've been through an awful lot, not only last year, but the last two years.

This team is really focused. We've been through an awful lot this last year, over the last two years. This entire team played really well. Everybody came in and contributed in some shape, form or fashion.

I can't really see that happening. The owners (Herb and Mel Simon), Donnie, Larry, they're too prideful to let that happen. But it's up to them. If we can't get the job done, I truly believe there are going to be some changes by this summer, and hopefully, my teammates and myself understand that.

Everybody seems to think that I pushed him out the door. I didn't push him out the door. We mutually agreed that that was the best situation for both parties.... When we talked, it came down to him understanding what he needs to do to achieve his goal to be the type of player he can be and get the recognition he deserves.