<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">ORLANDO, Fla. -- When he gets caught up in the moment or in a particular game, all Carlos Arroyo has to do is gaze into the stands at TD Waterhouse Centre to remind himself of the bigger picture. The dozens of Puerto Rican flags that dot the crowd fill the Orlando Magic point guard's heart with joy, and reaffirm that he's playing with a country in his corner. In NBA circles, Arroyo, 27, might be considered just another journeyman point guard. But to Orlando's booming Puerto Rican community and his fans back home on the Caribbean island, Arroyo is a star of the highest regard. It is a responsibility that Arroyo carries with great pride. He is fully aware his presence in the NBA is about so much more than just him. Instead, he says, he's playing for the thousands who support him now and for the future of basketball in Puerto Rico. "Seeing those flags helps me understand that every time I step on the court I'm representing a group of people who really support me," Arroyo said. "I'm sort of here by myself in the NBA, but I'm trying to accomplish more things for Puerto Rican athletes and open more doors. I consider it my job to keep getting better so that I can continue to open doors for other kids in Puerto Rico who love basketball."</div> Read The Rest This is a good article about Arroyo and it's good to see something about the Magic on ESPN's front page. We need to keep Arroyo, mainly because he can market to a wide variety of fans and will sell many tickets. Hopefully he stays happy here and accepts a backup role to Jameer Nelson who is obviously going to be our starter as long as he is here.
That's a great article. Arroyo reminds me a lot of Chan Ho Park (MLB Pitcher). I know that in America Park was always a good pitcher, but nothing great and never the Ace, but in Korea Park is a freaking GOD. Arroyo is probably the same in Puerto Rico. I think it's good that he plays in Orlando and continues to bring in fans of all nations. If God forbid something should happen to Jameer, Arroyo is a great PG to go to and should have a lot of impact coming off the bench. I don't know if this is true, but it seems like he is a vocal leader and helps the team on and off the court. In this game, heart goes a long way, and Arroyo has it.
