"The Pistons probably think they're on par with us, or maybe slightly ahead... But in reality, it's like a 5,000-meter race where we've lapped them... no, four times."
"Of course Jack is the best point guard. Is there any doubt?"
"I don't even know his true ceiling. He doesn't need to show it, either. He just has to be a little bit better than his opponents think he is."
"LeBron James? Why are we even talking about him? He's the 'Chosen One' anointed by the media. Our Jack is just your average rookie who led his team to the Finals, a super quadruple-double winner, an All-NBA and All-Defensive team member, and the current best point guard in the league."
"..."
Artest went on and on, getting particularly animated when he talked about Su Xi.
Carlisle was the same way when asked about Su Xi. He was always full of emotion and passion. He said, "Jack is the smartest, most impactful, and most creative player I've ever seen in my career. Bar none."
