There's no way you can guard if you don't compete. I think they feel like they are competing, we have some who are, but collectively we are not matching the energy of those who we are playing.

I think Steve is strong enough to guard [shooting guards] and quick enough to guard [point guards]. And he's got grit. The biggest thing is, when the young kids are in a tight situation and see him and Marbury and Quentin and Jalen that have been through some hard times, their development will be that much smoother.

We just want ballplayers. I don't get caught up in positions. I think Steve is strong enough to guard twos and quick enough to guard ones.

He's exactly what we need. I think it's a no-brainer. I haven't seen a drop-off in his game.

You can't guard him. He's phenomenal. We had nine turnovers in the first quarter and you can't guard him in transition. I think once we got better control of the tempo, we did a better job.

Even back then, he kept his cool no matter what was going on. He loved to compete. I see that in him today. He may get after an official once in awhile, but they usually have it coming.