Boozer: 'I Take Criticism Head On'
(CBS) Carlos Boozer knows he can play better.
Despite the Bulls posting the best regular season record in the NBA and making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, Boozer faced a lot of criticism when his numbers dipped in the playoffs.
"It motivates me," Boozer told the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson. "First of all, I have high expectations for myself. I'm going to play a lot better than I played last season. The injury with the hand (in training camp) set me back. Then I thought I played well for a month or two. And then I had more injuries.
"Regardless, I will push myself to play better and help my team win. The winning part of it was good last year. We had a great season. But I can play better. And I take criticism head on. I want people to appreciate my game. And I want to be worthy of that appreciation."
