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Nick Collison was asked where he thought the team needed to get better. He focused on offensive execution: “We have very talented players and we can try and rely on those players to make plays all the time to win certain games, but we have to realize that in the long run we have to be able to really execute as a team down the stretch. So I think the subtle things in how we play and how we execute.”

Serge Ibaka said he’s been focusing on creating his own shot and scoring in the post. He said he’s been working on putting the ball on the floor with his back to the basket and a few post moves.

Jackson said he focused on coming back a better shooter, specifically from midrange.

Perk on what he worked on this summer: KG told me that there’s nobody in the NBA, or the world, that doesn’t have flaws. So every offseason you try and clean up your flaws. I definitely went in to the gym trying to work on getting my shot up quicker. Worked on my touch around the basket. I spent a lot of time in the weight room strengthening my legs. And just all around work. I didn’t take any shortcuts on anything. I just addressed every situation. The first step is you just got to be honest with yourself and look yourself in the mirror and just work on what you need to work on.”


Lamb: “I’m going to try and fill the role of whatever coach wants me to be. Not necessarily I’m going to try and be this guy, or be that guy. I’m just going to try and help the team win … I’m not really thinking about gotta be like him, or gotta be like that. I’m just working hard and everything will work out.”

Reggie Jackson: “When the season’s over I go back and work out as hard as possible and try and come back not just the best player I can be, but the best player in the league. That’s how I approach it.”