Stoudamire mouthing off... or not.

[Lascar78]

Looks like Salim Stoudamire really didn't want to give this interview. It's from Hoopshype. He might as well have said "both teams played hard"

Salim Stoudamire: "I don't care what people think"

by Gerald Narciso / July 20, 2005

What do you think of your play so far in the Rocky Mountain Revue?

Salim Stoudamire: I don’t think it was that good. But you know, I’m adjusting. It’s different, but you know, I got time.

Some experts predicted that you might slip to the second round. Was it still a shock when it happened?

SS: I really didn’t care where I went. And I didn’t listen to anybody really, to tell you the truth.

Do you think it’s a blessing in disguise that you are in a situation where you will have the chance to contribute right away?

SS: I think it’s a perfect situation for me. I’ll be able to get playing time right away.

A lot of people have questioned your attitude. Does that bother you?

SS: I don’t care what people think. I’m a grown man. Opinions are like assholes, everybody’s got one.

Who is Salim Stoudamire the person?

SS: Who am I the person?

Yeah.

SS: I mean, that would take more than a couple minutes to tell you that. (Stoudamire said he only would give a few minutes for the interview).

When you are not on the court, where can people find you?

SS: Uh... Somewhere laying low with a couple of my friends.

I read somewhere that you like to write poetry and rap lyrics. How often do you write, and what do you write about?

SS: Whatever’s on my mind. And whatever I feel the urge to write. It’s never forced.

How do you think the Hawks will do this season?

SS: I think we’ll do better than last year.

Do you think it will be a tough transition going from a shooting guard at Arizona to point guard here with the Hawks?

SS: Nope, because I’ve been playing point all my life.

What do you think about playing with Marvin Williams?

SS: He’s a great player, and I look forward to the future.

Are there any teams you will be excited to play this season?

SS: Every team that didn’t pick me.

[Gray Mule]

I like this guy already !!

Don't push me into a corner and try to make me say what

you want to hear.

[emeans]

Salim is a straight baller. He is coming with a chip on his shoulder and we really need that type of player. I think he is going to be a great player for the Hawks for years to come.

[pathway23]

Man I really like this guy, good thing we have him!

[uga2006]

Yea Staudamire is straight forward thats fo sho. Salim is goin to be a great scorer for Atlanta.

[Sage11]

"U don't ask me any questions and I won't tell you any lies." The kid speaks his mind and has something to prove to those who did not draft him. I believe the man will be a great hawks player.