Jarvis Hayes
Jarvis Hayes
Jarvis James Hayesis an American-Qatari professional basketball player for Asesoft Ploiești of the Liga Națională. A 6'8", 220 lbs. small forward from the University of Georgia and Western Carolina University, Hayes was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 10th overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft...
action bit feels felt good great groove knee
It just felt good to get back out there after being out action for so long. The knee feels great and I was able to go out there and get into a little bit of a groove tonight.
came feels leg looking minutes months normal six
The leg feels a lot better than it did six months ago. I came into the preseason with a different mind-set. I'm not looking at this like it's a normal preseason. I know I'm not going to play a lot of minutes so I want to go out there and make the most of the minutes I get.
break definitely great meant missed practice stayed talked tough
You can definitely say, 'great player' of Gilbert now. He does what great ones do, in practice, after practice, in the games. You can definitely say it now. Look at the way he leads, which has to be important. I missed a three-pointer on the break and he said, 'Shoot it every time.' I had a pretty tough first half, but the way he talked to me and stayed with me meant a lot.
pain ready season
Right now it's just precautionary. I want to be pain-free and ready to go all out when the season starts.
dedicate great guy hat life says thrill time
It was a great thrill being a part of the whole thing. You have to take your hat off to a guy like that to dedicate his life to his country. To go back after doing your time says a lot.
career decision either length looking might
It might make sense. I still haven't made a decision either way. But it's one of those things where the length of my career is more important. That's what I'm looking at.
credit games good healing helping practices quickly recover sore
It's a little sore after practices and games but that's just a part of the healing process. The good thing is that I've been able to recover quickly and get back on the floor. I really have to credit our trainers for helping me get back.
best floor forward learned looking obviously ready
I am obviously disappointed. I was looking forward to getting back on the floor with my teammates, but I've learned that this is the best way to get me back and ready to play.