We need Walter to feel real good. I always feel good when he feels good. I'm going to be careful with Walter.

Be careful how you phrase that. I'm not surprised how he's playing and I didn't want to let him go. I wanted him to stay, but he was given a fabulous contract by Carolina and so he did what was best for he and his family.

He has probably been our most consistently good player inside. I tease Rock about it. When he is going, concentrating and pushing himself really hard he is a very, very good player.

He told me, 'I feel better,' ... He has his conditioning and he doesn't get as winded as he has a little more stamina and strength.

We're going to miss 'Chop,' but I feel we can handle this,

It's important to feel fit. Everybody feels good about themselves when they can move well.