On his recovery:
P. It was not a compliment. We talked about his knees.
R. I'm much better. I can not do physical exercises and still will not start until August to work hard. Practical especially swimming.
Relationship with Kobe:
P. What is your status in the template? Do you feel embraced by their peers?
R. Since two years I feel very supported by Kobe. Two years ago, in January or February, jumped into the fray to say, 'Enough of this, let him alone. If you want to pass it, do it, and if not, trust him. I can not be that a player is well '. The next day I called Kupchak. I gave assurances that followed. A year and a half later, still.
P. What does seem clear is that Kobe, after learning of the decision to Howard, 'tweeted' a picture in which they appeared together. Is it the reflection of what will be next season?
R. My thanks to Kobe. Our relationship has strengthened a lot these years. I appreciate the continued support and constant. He is a player who has attained, is the best laker of the story and has this deference to me has great significance. We'll see what we can do this year. Since then, our desire is to compete for everything.
On team needs:
P. What the Lakers need to return to fight for the ring like in 2010?
R. After amnesty Metta, we need two forwards high they can defend Durant, LeBron or Carmelo. We need young people with speed and explosiveness to run front and rear, and stop the counter. It is one of our major defects. The NBA teams moving towards faster and prettily, with 'four' of small stature and very versatile. I think that makes us lack.
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