Carlos Arroyo

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.

[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.

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.

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.

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.