NBA Q&A: Kosta Koufos
Posted by Unknown on Sunday, February 10, 2013 with 1 comment
Courtesy of Jodie Valade
Q: You've been having a good season, do you think you've found a home with the Denver Nuggets?
A: Definitely. But I understand it is a business. Anything can happen. But at the same time, as long as I am a Denver Nugget I want to play and help the team win as many games as possible.
Q: You don't score as much for the Nuggets as you used to in college. Are you OK with that?
A: Right now my role is to get rebounds, block shots, set screens, run the floor. That's been working for me right now, and I just want to keep doing it. But I still have that in my repertoire. I can still do that, but right now that's not my role on the team.
Q: What's the biggest thing you've learned from Denver coach George Karl?
A: I've had some good coaches in the NBA, I've been very fortunate. Just say even-keel. Don't get too high, don't get too low. Just stay solid, stay focused on every game and treat every game like it's going to be your last.
Q: You also played for Jerry Sloan in Utah. What did you take away from him?
A: Man, that was a while ago. But the same concept -- he was an old school guy. Just be a hard worker at all times and stay focused even if you're not getting much playing time just in case you do get that opportunity.
Q: Growing up in Canton and attending Ohio State, what do you miss most about Ohio?
A: Family, friends. But Denver's a very beautiful spot, I'm very fortunate to be in Denver now.
A: Definitely. But I understand it is a business. Anything can happen. But at the same time, as long as I am a Denver Nugget I want to play and help the team win as many games as possible.
Q: You don't score as much for the Nuggets as you used to in college. Are you OK with that?
A: Right now my role is to get rebounds, block shots, set screens, run the floor. That's been working for me right now, and I just want to keep doing it. But I still have that in my repertoire. I can still do that, but right now that's not my role on the team.
Q: What's the biggest thing you've learned from Denver coach George Karl?
A: I've had some good coaches in the NBA, I've been very fortunate. Just say even-keel. Don't get too high, don't get too low. Just stay solid, stay focused on every game and treat every game like it's going to be your last.
Q: You also played for Jerry Sloan in Utah. What did you take away from him?
A: Man, that was a while ago. But the same concept -- he was an old school guy. Just be a hard worker at all times and stay focused even if you're not getting much playing time just in case you do get that opportunity.
Q: Growing up in Canton and attending Ohio State, what do you miss most about Ohio?
A: Family, friends. But Denver's a very beautiful spot, I'm very fortunate to be in Denver now.
Let's go kosta keep up the solid play
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