It's unfortunate when a guy who could play like that and have the ability that he had is not be able to play. He was one of the few guys who could shoot the three, break you down and post up.
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We had a lot of guys step up when A.I. went down. It was about trying to play and perform.
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He's familiar with the surroundings, so it's not like he's coming to a new place. You have to endure it, take it in, feel it a little bit and then come back and give us your best.
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