Wally Szczerbiak
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"Walter Robert "Wally" Szczerbiak" is a former American professional basketball player in the NBA.

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I've worked hard, I've tried to earn that type of respect, now I just have to show I deserve it.

I was an All-Star in this league, and it seemed like some people forgot that, for whatever reason.

Troy can put the ball in the basket with the best of them. When he gets hot and gets going, you want to ride his hot streak.

Criticism is going to come while you're injured, but you just have to work through it, stay mentally tough ... I think he has something to prove this year.

We're not doing it. I'm not doing it. We can put forth as much of an effort as we want on defense, but teams who can shoot well are going to score points ? and we've got to execute. We're getting open looks. We're just not making them.

I was a little disappointed with my role last year and I made that kind of known. I regret it a little bit for saying it, especially with the way things turned. The way the new coaching staff embraces me, that's all I've ever wanted.

Bottom line in this league is you've got to make shots, especially in the fourth quarter.

We made wholesale changes. A whole new coaching staff. It's a fresh start for pretty much everyone. We had to get younger. We lost Sam and Spree. They were great players, all stars in this league, so we have to find a way to make up for those guys. I think we're going to do it with hard work and playing our roles.

I just tried to show the team that I was healthy last year and I was capable of what I was capable of a couple of years ago before the injury. I want more put on my shoulders and I have to step up to the plate.