Carlos Arroyo

This has given us confidence. Next year is going to be great.

This has given us confidence. Next year is going to be great.

In the first quarter we were a little slow to get into our motion. Our job is to come off read more

In the first quarter we were a little slow to get into our motion. Our job is to come off the bench and provide energy.

To practice, knowing you're not going to play, is hard. He took it, he learned and he grew. Now he's read more

To practice, knowing you're not going to play, is hard. He took it, he learned and he grew. Now he's got an opportunity and he's taking advantage of it.

A lot of people have opened their eyes now. The game is getting played more and more all around the read more

A lot of people have opened their eyes now. The game is getting played more and more all around the world. We get more respect now than we used to.

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of read more

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of training camp so he could attend a reception in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month held at the White House. The highlight came when President Bush thanked Arroyo for attending.] Honestly, ... I was sort of surprised he knew my name.