Carlos Arroyo

That's our job -- to come in the game, bring energy and change the tempo of the game.

That's our job -- to come in the game, bring energy and change the tempo of the game.

They've already proved so many things, but they always feel like they have to prove something. That's part of what read more

They've already proved so many things, but they always feel like they have to prove something. That's part of what makes them the No. 1 team.

I didn't think it was going to be kind of weird, but it (was). I was having fun. I love read more

I didn't think it was going to be kind of weird, but it (was). I was having fun. I love those guys and I miss them.

[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.

I really haven't noticed much difference. Sometimes they call it, and sometimes they don't. I'm just glad they're not calling read more

I really haven't noticed much difference. Sometimes they call it, and sometimes they don't. I'm just glad they're not calling [as many fouls as] they did in the preseason. Those games were taking forever.