- Kirk Hinrich still remembers his surprise and dismay being traded to the Washington Wizards. That was more than a month ago. Now he gets to help John Wall adjust to the NBA. "Whenever you get the No. 1 pick and a guy has talented as John, you have the young cast around him, its a sense of rebuilding," Hinrich said Monday. "But I feel like we have the talent and if we play the right way and consistently play hard every night, I feel like we can surprise a lot of people." Hinrich originally said he was a bit surprised when the Chicago Bulls dealt him in June to free up cap space for a free-agent class that included LeBron James. While admitting that he has "maybe a little bit" of a chip on his shoulder following the deal, Hinrich emphasized his enthusiasm over the new start. "I'm very appreciative of my time in Chicago, they gave me an opportunity to first of all become a pro player and then grow as one." Hinrich said. "I was in Chicago for so long and I appreciate my opportunity, but I'm excited to go to a new organization. It's like almost coming into the league again. I'm very motivated and excited to play great basketball." Hinrich , who averaged 13.4 points and 5.8 assists for the Bulls since being drafted seventh overall in 2003, from a playoff team to one that won 26 games. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5411724
