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What's the most frustrating thing for you about the process?
I know I'm an NBA player. That's the most disappointing thing. Sometimes, you fight with yourself. You question yourself sometimes. But then you remember you've had success, and even though you're not getting the full opportunity you want, you can't get down on yourself. You have to remember that everyone takes a different route and I respect the route I've taken. It makes me stronger and appreciate it the chances I get.

Having trained with them for a month, what's your read on the Clippers?
I love the attitude they have now. You can tell it's like night and day -- a whole different season and it seems a whole lot better than last year. In preseason, they're playing the whole game every game, from the first quarter to the fourth quarter. They're going to be in a lot of games this season. They have players like Rasual Butler who bring in a different mindset. Everyone in the locker room is looking forward to this year. They know they can play with any team in the NBA, and that confidence is half the battle in this league. They have so much to prove and it's going to be interesting to watch how they get better.

You've played for a bunch of NBA coaches. How would you describe Mike Dunleavy's style?
He's very organized and structured -- a veteran coach. You always know what he expects of you in terms of schemes. The things we ran in practice show that he knows what it takes to win. I respect him. He also has that positive chip on his shoulder after last season. He thinks the Clippers are as good as anyone -- and I believe that too. And you can't blame him for thinking that. The talent they have is unbelievable.

Kevin Arnovitz, True Hoop / ESPN

We knew (and I'm sure he did too) that it was long shot for him to make the team. He and the others were on the outside looking in and just hoping that by some miracle that they'd end up on the roster. I respect him and many others for hanging in there and not giving up on their dream. It has to be hard living out of a hotel for a month to eventually hear the inevitable dismissal from the coach. Fred Jones was in a similar situation last year (although he did have a decent career), but he had a family to support. He was thankful for the spot and certainly played hard, but it's another year and he's not on an NBA roster.

I wish Roberson and the rest of the cut players the best in their pursuits to make it in the NBA.

I like his approach to the game and wish him good luck elsewhere.

mj_shoefanatic wrote:I like his approach to the game and wish him good luck elsewhere.

i agree, seems like he has a good mindset on the game