<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">[imgr]http://www.nba.com/media/knicks/richardsoncamp_070726_300.jpg[/imgr]Knicks forward Quentin Richardson made a special appearance at the Gatorade New York Knicks Summer Basketball Camp on July 25, speaking with youngsters at Pace University in Westchester. The four-day camp, which concluded on the day of Richardson's visit, focused on helping campers improve their defensive play. NYKnicks.com sat down with Richardson at the camp for this exclusive interview: Question: Everyone wants to know how your back is doing. How does it feel? Richardson: It feels good. I've been going through a lot of rehab to get strong for the upcoming season. Question: What kind of training are you engaged in? Richardson: Core training, mainly. We've been working on my lower back and my abs. I feel strong. Question: Are you allowed to practice all out, or is it limited? Richardson: Oh no, I'm going full tilt now. I mean, they have me limited to just two pickup games a day back in Chicago, but when I play I'm not holding anything back. Question: When did you find out about the Zach Randolph trade and how do you feel about it? Richardson: I found out just before the draft actually. He's coming over from the rougher of the two conferences, and he is really going to help a lot. Offensively and defensively, he is going to help us get a lot better. Zach is a great talent. We gave up a great guy in Channing (Frye), but we have a legit superstar at the four now. We've solidified our front court with a 20-10 guy. Question: How will the trade for Randolph impact your game? Richardson: Everyone knows now we've got two big guys up front with him and Eddy (Curry). Obviously, I'm gonna be open for the jumper, so essentially my job is going to make sure I am ready. Question: You traveled to Las Vegas to attend Summer League games even though you weren't playing. What did you do out there? Richardson: I just practiced with the coaches and the other guys. I worked out with Coach G (George Glymph) and Mark Aguirre, showing them the progress I've made with my back. Question: What was their reaction? Richardson: They were pleased. Really pleased. </div> Knicks.com
I'm pulling for QRich this season. The guy has dealt with a lot of physical and emotional pain the last couple of years. He should see a lot of open looks with ZBo and Curry in the post, so hopefully he can regain his shooting form and still have the explosive moves to take his man off the dribble for the And1. Richardson has always rebounded well for his size, which is an added plus with Curry on the floor. The only problem I see right now in NY is how Isiah finds the minutes to accomadte all the forwards he has. David Lee and ZBo play the same position, plus they have Balkman, Jeffries and now Chandler. I just don't see enough minutes for all these players unless ZBo moonlights at center for about 8 to 10 minutes a game? Random thought: Just realized QRich and Chandler both went to Depaul.
