HoopsHype.com Interviews

[ I N T E R V I E W ]
Manu Ginobili: "I still have five, six more years in my career"
by Gery Woelfel / November 13, 2008
Sidelined after undergoing surgery on his left ankle, Manu Ginobili can’t wait to return to action and help the Spurs make another run at the NBA championship. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Antawn Jamison: "Blatche has yet to be consistent night in and night out"
by Raul Barrigon / October 20, 2008
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison is a firm believer in Andray Blatche's talent. He just wants to see him getting the job done more often. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Linton Johnson: "This team needs defense"
by Raul Barrigon / October 17, 2008
The Wizards are full of scorers, so journeyman Linton Johnson is looking to make the team doing all the other things. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Vladimir Radmanovic: "There have to be sacrifices from everybody on the team"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / October 15, 2008
Starter or not, Vladimir Radmanovic is still excited to play in a Lakers uniform and thinks his team has a good chance to win it all this season. • Read more

[ B U C K S ]
Michael Redd: "When you don't win, things pop up"
by Joseph Woelfel / October 1, 2008
Michael Redd has been an All-Star and Olympic gold medalist. Now he looks to turn the Bucks around with new head coach Scott Skiles. • Read more

[ N U G G E T S ]
Carmelo Anthony: "It's been a long time and a long wait to get this gold medal"
by Marc Narducci / September 8, 2008
After winning a bronze medal in 2004, Carmelo Anthony is still basking in the glory of earning gold. And his Olympic career may not be over. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Antawn Jamison: "We have a chip on our shoulders"
by Raul Barrigon / August 12, 2008
Antawn Jamison hopes this will be the season where the Big Three can finally get the Wizards to make a deep run in the playoffs. • Read more

[ H A W K S ]
Josh Smith: "I'm glad it's over"
by Jorge Sierra / August 11, 2008
Hawks forward Josh Smith is happy and relieved his contract situation is finally solved after a long summer of anxious wait. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
George Hill: "I get the feeling that I can be picked in the first round"
by Raul Barrigon / June 24, 2008
Pretty much off the radar at the beginning of the draft process, IUPUI guard George Hill is making some noise lately. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Keith Brumbaugh: "I need to prove that the past is behind me"
by Raul Barrigon / June 14, 2008
Former DeLand HS star Keith Brumbaugh is happy getting another chance to make his dreams come true after troubled times. • Read more

[ R O C K E T S ]
Lior Eliyahu: "Everybody is waiting for the first Israeli in the NBA"
by Jorge Sierra / May 10, 2008
Drafted in 2006, Israeli forward Lior Eliyahu is hoping to be the first player from his country in the NBA.
• Read more

[ H O R N E T S ]
Predrag Stojakovic: "Chris Paul should be an MVP"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 13, 2008
Even with the regular daily dosage of painkillers aimed to alleviate his back pain, Peja Stojakovic still proves that he is one of the purest shooters in basketball. • Read more

[ S U N S ]
Boris Diaw: "I wasn't expecting the Shaq trade"
by Senad Mustafic / April 9, 2008
Even though his minutes dwindled somewhat in the last two seasons, Boris Diaw has become one of the most recognizable faces of Phoenix Suns. • Read more

[ A G E N T S ]
Bill Duffy: "Sometimes I ask myself, 'Why am I doing this?'"
by Jorge Sierra / April 6, 2008
NBA agent Bill Duffy, who represents Steve Nash and Tayshaun Prince among many other players, is one of the most powerful men in a business he admits can get very distasteful. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Maciej Lampe: "If I return to the NBA, I will play big minutes"
by Raúl Barrigón / March 31, 2008
At 18, Maciej Lampe maybe was too young for the NBA. Now at 22, he is blossoming in Russia and wouldn’t mind a comeback. • Read more

[ I N T E R V I E W ]
Ray Allen: "We're part of putting W's in the win column, not of a stat-filling machine"
by Marc Narducci / March 25, 2008
Despite having his best chance to his first-ever NBA championship, Boston’s Ray Allen refuses to look too far ahead. • Read more

[ P A C E R S ]
Mike Dunleavy: "My dad is my biggest fan"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / March 20, 2008
Playing in front of the half-empty stands of Conseco Fieldhouse can't be too much fun for Mike Dunleavy. That has not stopped him from being one of the most serious candidates for the Most Improved Player honors this year. • Read more

[ J A Z Z ]
Deron Williams: "The championship runs through San Antonio"
by Joseph Woelfel / March 13, 2008
The Utah Jazz are having a banner season, thanks in large measure to gifted young point guard Deron Williams. The third-year pro is on a mission to lead the Jazz to the playoffs again. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Nathan Jawai: "I want to be in the NBA next season"
by Jorge Sierra / February 29, 2008
The latest Baby Shaq comes from Down Under. And he doesn't want to hear of comparisons with the Phoenix Suns center. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Jordan Farmar: "Seeing Derek Fisher, now I have somebody to model myself after"
by Raul Barrigon / February 17, 2008
Jordan Farmar talks about his loyalty to Kobe Bryant, his game and his roots. • Read more

[ R A P T O R S ]
Jamario Moon: "I have a better chance of winning the dunk contest than Barkley of becoming Governor"
by Jorge Sierra / February 15, 2008
Jamario Moon, one of the media darlings at the All-Star Weekend, is hyped up for Saturday's big event. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Danilo Gallinari: "If things go well, I will enter the draft"
by Jorge Sierra / February 15, 2008
Italian forward Danilo Gallinari is one of the Euro prospects most coveted by NBA teams. It seems like he will be available to them next June. •Read more

[ G R I Z Z L I E S ]
Mike Miller: "You are always thinking about the trade deadline"
by Marc Narducci / February 14, 2008
The subject of trade rumors, Memphis swingman Mike Miller remains focused on helping the young Grizzlies improve. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Caron Butler: "I'm not flashy at all, I just get the job done"
by Joseph Woelfel / January 28, 2008
He is having a career year and making a strong bid to play his second straight appearance in the All-Star Game.