Sound bites from the 1999 NBA Draft

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Posted: Thursday July 01, 1999 02:23 AM

Bulls GM Jerry Krause says Elton Brand's long arms will help him to be a success in the NBA.

Elton Brand says he had no idea Jerry Krause wanted him in Chicago.

Elton Brand says he's ready to take on the challenge of leading the Bulls' reconstruction period.

Elton Brand talks about what he will bring to the Bulls.

Elton Brand tells CNNSI that he will be a major part of the Bulls' comeback.

Bulls coach Tim Floyd says Elton Brand has the potential to be a double-digit scorer and rebounder in the NBA.

Steve Francis says he's just going to be himself.

Lamar Odom says he's made big plans for himself as a Clipper.

Lamar Odom says he likes being compared to Magic Johnson.

Wally Szczerbiak says Minnesota made him feel very comfortable.

Richard Hamilton says Washington will be an excellent opportunity for him.

Andre Miller says he's happy his years of hard work have paid off.

Shawn Marion says he was very nervous this past week leading up to the draft.

Jason Terry says he just waited his turn.

Aleksander Radojevic says he's going to bring some family with him to help him in Toronto.

Corey Maggette says he doesn't regret leaving college early.

Corey Maggette says it may take him a year to adjust to the NBA.

Toronto head coach Butch Carter says his team loves Jonathan Bender.

William Avery talks about what he thinks the future for Minnesota will be.

Cavs GM Jim Paxon says keeping Trajan Langdon will meet their goals of obtaining a shooter.

Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan says Quincy Lewis' key attribute may be his rebounding.

Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan says he wants all his returners back for the 1999-2000 season.

Ron Artest speaks through his tears.

Ron Artest says workouts with football players helped his game.

James Posey says he didn't want to let go of David Stern's hand.

Tim James says he is happy to be staying in his hometown of Miami.

Tim James says it will be great to have his family around him.

Jumaine Jones says despite being the last player out of the greenroom, he still made a good decision to leave school.

Jumaine Jones says he plans to bounce back from a nervous evening and get professional playing time.

Lakers GM Jerry West says it doesn't matter what college a player goes to, only whether he can play or not.