Lawrence Frank Quotes (129 Quotes)

Barring anything, he's going to finish one of four players in the history of the game with 30 (points), seven rebounds and six assists. And look at the company Michael (Jordan), Oscar (Robertson) and Jerry West.

Midway through the third quarter, I was working on my math skills. I said to one of the assistants, 'We're up what' I couldn't figure out what it was. No one could have expected this. I had to look up at the scoreboard a couple of times to make sure the math was right.

We live and die with Vince Carter.

It was a rare opportunity in this league to take on two elite teams on back-to-back nights, playing teams with two different styles and come away with two wins. For them to display so much energy on two straight nights shows their mental toughness. It's definitely a credit to our team. The guys gave a great effort.

I thought our guys showed great resiliency. This game was a really, really good team win.

We didn't do a great job against their pressure. We had four empty possessions in a row. ... We had some open shots that we didn't make and we committed some turnovers because we couldn't make an open shot. Before you know it, it was a tie game.

I think it speaks a lot about those guys in the locker room for being able to get it done. Four in five years since Jason has been here, basically, to turn around the whole franchise, I think it's a very notable accomplishment.

We're searching. We're looking for the right combinations. Guys are still trying to find a comfort level.

You can't take what Jason does for granted. It's unreal that he gets a triple-double so many times. You can never take great players for granted. We appreciate all the things he does for us. Some of the things he does you can't put a value on. His leadership, showing the way and setting the tone. He's just a special player.

For him to bring the amount of energy he did Sunday you're counting on a guy who's been in the league 17 years that speaks volumes about the type of person and player he is. He's been tremendous for us. He's given us a great spark.

It's a great opportunity to play because in the playoffs you never know what's going to happen. It's a great opportunity for these guys, and we still would like to win these games.

You have to tip your hat to Chauncey Billups who makes unbelievable shots, but the thing that stood out was we defended for 48 minutes. We were happy to beat such a good team, but at the same time we realize it's just one game.

They have great scoring and great length in their front line. Charlie Bell should be up for most improved player, and Michael Redd is an all-star-worthy player. They shoot the three extremely well they've got four guys that shoot it above 39.

We don't want to get complacent. We want to continue to push. We have a long list of improvements to make.

I like to credit Jason Kidd and our staff because it was their suggestion. I think that's what it's about in terms of unselfishness and trust. Richard did a great job.

They got us a couple of different ways. They got 22 points on pick-and-rolls ... they got 22 points in transition, go to the line 30 times, every which way.

Today was just one of those days that you have.

Guys like Kerry and Kenyon were such special, gifted defenders. But we still have enough talent to be an elite defensive team.

I live and die with Vince Carter. If he felt he was open on the shot, then I support him.

Vince is a special player. In the playoffs we all understand things get scrutinized and that's part of the deal. But I'd be careful about raining on his parade real quickly.

Vince played at a very high level. Vince is an elite player. He is a great table-setter. He was extremely aggressive tonight and has been really aggressive during this last stretch of play.

There's not a lot of practice time in between so these are good opportunities to get better and develop rhythm and conditioning and all that.

I think we scored our first seven possessions of that fourth quarter. The game obviously was going back and forth, but that kind of gave us some separation. When you make shots, obviously, life's a little bit easier.

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Watch the tape again. Hey, when you're a primary scorer, there are going to be a couple shots that you're going to take and you live with. But he had so many great attacks. It didn't fall for him. Doesn't make him any less of a player, doesn't make him any less of a person. Look, this guy has helped turn the franchise around. We're going to be fine.

He obviously was real special. His intent the last 132 to get to the rim was huge. Give Milwaukee credit. He got off to a slow start, but it's a 48-minute game. That's the sign of a special, special player.

They're right there. They've got a Hall of Fame coach. They've got good players. It's just a matter of getting that flow and confidence going.

The big picture is we're trying to get ready for the playoffs. You want to keep guys healthy.

The guy has been in great gyms. He is extremely well educated in the game of basketball.