Wally Szczerbiak Team Quotations

Kobe was the difference. In the second half, we came back and we competed. But against a good team and a great player, we just didn't play well enough to win.

It was awesome. I've got a lot of respect for that guy. All the criticism he's taken over the years, I don't think it's warranted at all. He puts himself out there, he wants to win, you can see it in his eyes. Everyone criticizes him for shooting too much but he's just doing what he feels he needs to do to help his team win ball games.

I've got a lot of mixed emotions. Seven years is a long time to be with one team. I've got nothing but great things to say about Minnesota fans. The team gave me a great opportunity. But both parties apparently thought it was time to make a change.

I just tried to show the team that I was healthy last year and I was capable of what I was capable of a couple of years ago before the injury. I want more put on my shoulders and I have to step up to the plate.

He's very versatile. He's my size and a point guard. He can handle the ball really well. He's a smart, smart basketball player. He's got guys on this team that are really going to enjoy playing with him.