280 Quotes by Maurice Cheeks

I can't comment about the Raptors' passing on him. I'm glad he's on our team. He's a young player, a very focused player. He's still growing, still learning. He's a very important part of our team.

Kyle put on a show. He catches the ball and releases it so quick. It's really impressive. I've been talking defense all camp but a player of his ability to shoot the ball has to be on the floor.

Come on, the game was much more important for us than for them. We came out and defended and got out early, and that was the game, really.

That game was a prime example of a team effort and a team really trying not to lose a basketball game.

Kyle got beat a couple times, but he can change the game. He spreads the floor and gives Allen more room to operate. They have to make a decision who's going to beat 'em.

He can dunk the basketball. You have to be a little creative out there. I think he'll do fine.

That game is embarrassing for me and embarrassing for the players.

Kobe makes shots like that. We kept saying they were incredible shots and they were incredible shots for most people, but with Kobe I don't think they were incredible because he does things like that on an every-day basis.

You could hear Allen on the bench keep saying, 'We're still there, We're still there. I think he gave a lot of guys a lot of hope.