Press Conference
- Are you happy about tonights win?
PHX - Yes! We are very happy! Shaq had a great game but we'd like to see more from our leaders. I think that Steve (Nash) was a bit nervous 'cause it was the season opener. Amare wasn't so huge as I hopped but he did a good job on defense.
- What was the reason for tonights loss?
STL - Definetly the turovers. We have a young team. They haven't played together much. We tried to put our game through Kevin (Durant) but as you saw he isn't quite in the NBA form.
- Injuries?
STL - Well we didn't want Chris to take a serious one in the start of the season so he didn't play much. Marshall's injury wasn't so serious and he wanted to play. So we gave him a chance. Team doctors said that none of these injuries are serious so I think they will play against Clippers in LA.
PHX - Wilcox is a really great player. Maybe he could stop Shaq. Marshall is more like a third number for his team. He wasn't big enough to stop Shaq.
- O'Neal's game?
PHX - Well he had a great game! Just like the old times when he played in LA.
STL - He was terrific! I can see that my big guys aren't so strong to contain him. We will work on it.
- Kevin Durant in his first game?
STL - We moved our game through him. He had a good night. I am satisfied with his game. He just needs to get a bit stronger for NBA.
PHX - I see a great future for this guy. He will only progress.
- Bell factor?
PHX - In the training camp we talked a bit about his game. He is still improving. So I hope he will keep it up.
STL - Kevin and Damien are young. Bell has a lot of NBA expieriance. So they couldn't contain him.
- Another rookie - Jeff Green?
STL - He was good. Had a really nice game. Needs to work on his shots from the line but he will be good.
PHX - Nice guy! He always finds open shots! I would like to see that guy on my team!