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Our reporter Taylor Martin was able to talk to Bobcats captain and superstar after the tough loss to the 76ers in Pennsylvannia.
TAYLOR:Gerald first of all i would like to thankyou for giving us your time, lets jump straight to it what do you think went wrong tonight?
WALLACE:Tonight was a tough night for us. We are all still really annoyed that the Nets game slipped through our fingers, but you know we have no excuses we just have to get back to basics all 15 players on the squad need to contribute to this team if we want to make it back to the post season and i think that will happen.
TAYLOR:Now i understand that you are struggling with an injury? Can you tell us about it?
WALLACE:Just tightness in my left hamstring, nothing to worry about.
TAYLOR:I guess a sore hamstring isnt nearly as bad as a grade 3 concussion then?
WALLACE:(laughs) no way
TAYLOR:And no bus trip across the country again?
WALLACE:(laughs) no altitude problems i cant fly with this injury.
TAYLOR:Now last year was your best season the Bobcats made the playoffs,you where named to the all star team and 1st team all defense, looking at your stats-23.5 points per game,5.6 rebounds,4.5assits,1.7steals and your 2nd highest shooting percentage at .525% you would have to say this season has somehow been even better?
WALLACE:Look you know if you told me that 3 years ago i would be happy enough with that, but im the captain now and really i think its more important if the team improves over last year and if that involves me proving individually then thats what ill do. Boris and Nazr have been stealing some of my rebounding stats though (laughs)
TAYLOR:Now you are captain of this team. Do you think you can make it back to the post season or is there something or someone the team needs?
WALLACE:Well we had a tough start to the season and i think our worst is behind us. We lost Tyson and Raymond in the offseason which hurt alot but we have been able to gel really well and adapt to playing without those two guys. As for the post season i think we have a really good chance of making it back there. Everyone in the squad is just as eager as me and i think thats half the battle. We have the right mindset so yeah, i think we can. Its still very early.
TAYLOR:Losing Tyson and Raymond does your team need to make a trade to get back to the way you where or improve?
WALLACE:Look thats not my job so no comment (laughs)
TAYLOR:Okay now this is your 2nd season with Larry Brown, whats that like?
WALLACE: I think it was Allen Iverson who said he is the best basketball coach ever and i dont think i could put it any other way what he has done with this franchise is amazing you can see in the attendance the difference he has made.
TAYLOR:Now during the middle of last month you signed Serbian Sasha Pavlovic who has been your backup. It seems like thats been a hand and glove fit for you guys?
WALLCE:Absolutely Sasha is having a career year, i think theres been a couple of nights where he has put up better numbers then me! but yeah he has a really good mindset and wants to win. We think with his experience from the Cavs he will be able to help us come playoff time. Its just great to have his energy to come off the bench and it really makes it easier on me knowing that we usually dont miss a beat when im not on the floor. I think thats something that all starters want and all good teams have.
TAYLOR:Now you guys have the Nuggets back in Charlotte can we expect a W?
WALLACE: We are confident we can put last week behind us and give the fans a win
TAYLOR:As always Gerald a pleasure and good luck with the remainder of the season
WALLCE:Thankyou
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