
Tracey Johnson was lucky enough to catch up with 2011 all stars Gerald Wallace and Devin Harris of the Charlotte Bobcats after saturdays loss to the Hawks.
TRACEY:Hey guys thanks for catching up with me now you have both made the all star team before,where you expecting it this year?
WALLACE:(laughs) Well our team has had a terrific season so that helps but i don't think players,well me put as much emphasis on making the all star team as people do but im very happy to be part of this weekend again.
TRACEY:And you Devin?
HARRIS:Exactly what Gerald said but he must of known he was going to make the team (laughs) he is just having a fantastic year as for me i love playing for Charlotte but i must admit i wasnt expecting to make the team this year with all the good guards in the East at the moment but its definately very exciting we are going to get to play with some of the best players our game has to offer and i dont think anyone could pass on that specticle.
TRACEY:Now you guys are just being modest,Devin how has the trade to Charlotte been for you?
DEVIN:Perfect i love it here,at first i dont think people where sure but yeah im really enjoying playing we have a great young team and Larry Brown is the best coach especially as a point guard and i think its recently showed im my game.
TRACEY:Yes we notice your 3 pint shoot has been improved
DEVIN:Yeah thats one thing ive always wanted to elevate but yeah i love North Carolina,the city,the fans and this club has a real future ahead of it.
TRACEY:Now how far do you think this team can go?
WALLACE:We arent one of those teams that is just there to fill out the lower seeds of the post season we are here to make noise and suprise a lot of people.
TRACEY:Now Gerald as your the captain ill ask you this question, the Tyrus Thomas situation was about?
WALLACE:Look this is not a part of my job to deal with but i do know that we never wanted to let Tyrus go, but we saw it as the only way to get Devin. Around 2 weeks ago Tyrus demanded a trade and was fined as that is not allowed in the NBA. We where in negotiations with the Nets who would only deal with Thomas if we gave away a 1st round draft pick and atleast 1 expiring contract as they are clearly in rebuilding and from there we got Tryus and we are thrilled to have him back he makes our frontcourt better and can come in and play straight away rather then having to settle in which is positive. Its unusual but we think it will be affective.
TRACEY:Now you guys have the Lakers back in Charlotte so ill let you guys go im sure you will both play well next sunday
GERALD & DEVIN:Thankyou