Question: On if there are specific things he’s looking for while he’s here or if he needs a gut or emotional reaction: Answer: Again, if you’re married you know what gut reactions – you’re wife punching you in the gut – can do. No, I think it’s not any one thing, but it’s also not as complicated as it may seem. I’m sure we’ll sit down and try to make it the best fit. They want the best fit for them. I want the best fit for my myself and my family. Question: On if he thinks Steve Francis is a point guard or a two guard: Answer: He’s darn good, I know that. I know we’ve had a hard time guarding him, whether he’s at the point or the two. He’s played both. That right-to-left crossover, man, that’s hard to guard. I think there is a great opportunity. I think all players are judged in the end by how much they win, as are coaches. So the job here is about only one thing: winning, and winning big – winning championships. I’ve said all the time that the only worthwhile goal in the NBA is to be pursuing a championship. That doesn’t mean if you don’t win, it’s a failure in that year. But you always want to be making strides to try to get there. I think because of the nucleus that has been assembled – good ownership, good management and good nucleus – that it’s a wonderful opportunity. Question: On his wife’s initial thoughts about Houston: Answer: I’d let my wife – if any of you are married, they speak for themselves. Believe me. I don’t know about you, but my wife speaks for herself (he said with a laugh). No, she’s fine. Question: On if there is a deciding factor: Answer: Oh no, there’s not any one deciding factor. Like I said, I lived in New York for 14 years as far as being in the one area, so there are a lot of factors that go into picking up and moving. But certainly, there are no questions that basketball-wise, it’s a great, great opportunity for me or anyone. That’s why Carroll has had so many calls and so many people pestering him.
I hope he is our coach. How did you find these quotes? Well thanks! Steve is a good player...and he can play both 1 and 2. Yes indeed. Crossover is deadly. I hope he answers more questions today..if he is still in Houston.
It's on the Rockets.com website. There are several more but I picked the ones that sounded interesting to me.
I'm surprised it sounds like he doesn't realy know how difficult a coaching job this is going to be,especially in his first season!
