Honzo November 21st, 2005

Eric Dampier has not had a standout season this year. Shaq said he
should be playing in the WNBA. This is what Eric had to say about it:

“It’s time for me to man up. I’ve been dogging it, some
might even say stealing money. Six points and six rebounds a game. For
$73 million? I’ve got to admit, it’s no coincidence that I had my best
season in my contract year. I was kicking tail back then, averaging 12
points, 12 rebounds a night. Obviously, I had extra incentive because I
wanted to get paid. I mean, it’s human nature.

But still, that’s no excuse for me falling off like I have. I’ve got
to start playing with the same fire and intensity I did that 2003-04
season. With me playing like that, we might really be able to contend
here in Dallas.

That said, I still didn’t appreciate Shaq saying I’m a WNBA
player. Didn’t like that at all. But hey, what am I going to do? He
would beat me like I was his son. So I’ll just lean back and keep my mouth shut.”

– Erick Dampier

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