For those of who didn't watch the video I posted last night, here's what Rasheed Wallace said during yesterday's Read to Achieve Duck Boat event...“I don’t know too much about the
city, I don’t know the best restaurants and all that stuff yet,’’
Wallace said. “But I’m pretty sure the guys on the team will tell me
about that.“I have no
complaints. Everyone here has treated me with open arms. It’s been a
good experience, and as far as the guys in the locker room, we can’t
wait to get started.’’“With the caliber of guys on the
team,’’ Wallace said, “with Paul, Kevin, Ray, Big Baby [Glen Davis], a
whole lot of guys, it’s going to be fun. We’re looking forward to it.
We’re pretty much tired of beating up on each other and we’re looking
forward to that first [exhibition] game against Houston [Oct. 7].“The younger guys are ready, they’re in the gym working hard every day, and it’...
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