Carlos Arroyo

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.

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 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.

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.