We like his energy, size and I think he'll be a very good defender under Jeff (Van Gundy) and the coaching staff. He can be effective in the paint and he proved on the summer team that he is a much better shooter than people thought he was. We feel fortunate to have him signed.
Quotes about gundy (5 Quotes)
Once training camp comes I've got to get in there and lock down, defend, all that. I have to show Van Gundy everything. I'm willing to do that, because I've been waiting a year, and I'm tired of watching. I don't want to be a spectator. I felt more of a fan instead of a player because I wasn't out there, and I wasn't used to anything like that.
Anytime a change is made in the middle of the season, you're going to be shocked, especially with Stan Van Gundy. I've got a tremendous amount of respect for him. To step down the way he did, what can you say about that ... We were shocked, but at the same time, we've got a game today.
I just want to be able to make things happen whenever he (Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy) calls on me. He left me in there in crucial situations, and I was able to make some plays and do some things to help the team win.
I'm actually pretty soft. I'm easy to get along with as long as they're paying the price. Several players said the day Gundy replaced Les Miles as head coach he established guidelines that players attend class, be on time for team meetings, adhere to workout routines, represent the program well and play hard.