Sean May: “I will prove everybody wrong”
You worked out for several teams that last few weeks. Why did you choose Sacramento and not any of the the other teams?
Sean May: Just because I liked the fact that Sacramento is a young team, with a lot of young guys that are also talented. They have a new staff coming in. They’ve always had great fan support and the community there is great. It was just a good fit. The other teams I worked out for, sure I could have gone there. I just thought it was a better opportunity in Sacramento.
Did you have other offers on the table aside from Sacramento?
SM: I did have an offer from Cleveland. We were also taking to Portland, but no offer on the table from them.
What kind of player do you see yourself becoming for the Kings?
SM: A guy that can come in and help them win games. I feel like I can play inside/out. I can help with my rebounding ability. I just think it’s a good fit. I just can help them.
You’ve had some injury problems that have kept you off the court. How would you rate your health now?
SM: Feel great. My knees are strong. It’s the best I’ve felt in a long, long time. Yeah, I’ve had knee injuries that have taken me long to overcome, but I’m fine right now. My career is hopefully going to be injury-free from this point on.
What are the learning experiences you take from your years playing with the Bobcats?
SM: I loved the city of Charlotte and I loved playing for the organization. It’s been great for me. They’ve always supported me. Unfortunately, I have been been injured and I wasn’t able to live up to the expectations for myself that I had and the ones the organization had for me. It was great while I was in Charlotte, but I just felt it was time for a fresh start.
What kind of relationship you had with Larry Brown and Michael Jordan there?
SM: Larry Brown and I were fine. Great coach. Tremendous teacher. I think he’s one of the few guys in the league who actually teaches. MJ, my relationship with him was great. I never had a bad relationship with anybody on the staff or the organization.
How different was Larry Brown to other coaches you’ve had in your career?
SM: He’s a little bit different. Obviously, he’s more old-school in certain ways. He teaches a lot more than other NBA coaches. He was great as far as his understanding of the game and his language with the players. But he can be difficult to play for at times ’cause he’s hard on all players.
When did you realize the conditioning/weight issues you’ve had were becoming a real issue for your NBA career?
SM: Honestly, I never felt like I had weight issues. You know, I asked them where they wanted me to play at. They said 260 and I was around 260 all year. Conditioning? When you don’t play, it’s tough to be in game shape. I felt like I’ve always been in pretty good shape. I don’t feel like the conditioning was the reason why I wasn’t playing. I just wasn’t playing.
There were fans in Charlotte that were very critical with you. Was it tough? How did you deal with that?
SM: Oh yeah. It’s always tough when people criticize, when they are critical of you. But you deal with it and you go on. I think that anything you do, people are going to have an opinion. If you can take the good, then you should be able to take the bad. I understand that people were critical with me. Yeah, it bothered me. But life will go on and I’ll do what I’ll do.
What do you say to all the people that have written you off?
SM: I would say that I understand that they have an opinion and I appreciate that. But that’s my goal, that’s what I will do… I will prove everybody wrong. Yeah, there’s people that have written me off and that’s fine. I understand that and I accept that challenge.
Do you stay in touch with your teammates at North Carolina?
SM: Oh yeah, without a doubt. I live in Chapel Hill in the summer with Marvin (Williams). I talked to Raymond (Felton) actually yesterday. Jawad Williams, I’m going to his wedding today. We are all really close. We always stay in contact with each other.
Which of those guys do you think have a better chance of becoming a star in the NBA?
SM: I think Marvin has a really good chance of becoming a star. He’s gotten better every year. He averages double figures. Once he gets in a situation when his role is a little bit bigger, you’ll see a lot more from him. Same situation with Raymond. I think he’ll end up being a real star in this league. Rashad (McCants) and I are in kind of in the same position right now. We’re fighting right now for an opportunity.
You think Raymond Felton is going to stay in Charlotte? What’s going to happen with that?
SM: I don’t know. And right now, he doesn’t now. Right now, it’s just a waiting game. As of now the situation in the NBA… A lot of teams aren’t spending money right now. You’re just waiting to see what happens. David Lee, everyone thought he’d be locked up right now, but he’s waiting for a contract. You see what happens and just go on.
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Ronnie Said,
July 26, 2009 @ 5:25 am
just hope he could keep health
FaStRmAn Said,
July 26, 2009 @ 5:09 pm
As a Kings fan, I wish him good health and success. He has had a tough road to this point. Hopefully the health issues are behind him now. Staying healthy and being a contributor would be a major success for him. Expectations are low for him here in Sacramento. He comes in with a clean slate. Players have come to Sacramento and resurrected their careers. Chris Webber is a prime example. He came to Sacramento in a funk, and almost left with a ring! Hopefully May can revive his career here in Sacramento. I wish nothing but Health and success for this young man.
Ogyu Said,
July 26, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
Why go to the team with the best record in the league, when you can go to the team with the worst record?
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scott Said,
July 26, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
the fast food joints in charlotte are sad to see may leave…
homeboy needs to get Serious about balling….
Matt Said,
July 26, 2009 @ 9:48 pm
that’s crazy. he used to play at UNC.
Stephen Janetzki Said,
July 26, 2009 @ 11:52 pm
Good luck, Sean. I hope you prove yourself to be right.
Without question Sean May has the talent and ability to succeed in the NBA. Whether or not he can stay healthy enough to do so is the only doubt.
Taurus Said,
July 27, 2009 @ 4:30 am
I think, if healthy, May can, one day, definitely be a Zach Randolph type player. He reminds me of Zach so much. Both are neither that athletic, but can score and have a nice mid range jump shot. Both can rebound really well. Zach is there, May is trying to get there.
Bryan Said,
July 27, 2009 @ 11:35 am
yeah maybe a fatter Zach Randolph….never thought i would hear myself say that
Brian Boitono Said,
July 27, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
Zach Randolph and Sean May are not on the same planet talent wise. Just because they have a similar gooey shape and limited athletic ability doesnt mean game is even close. Randolph can and will consistently hit jumpers out to 20ft. Havent seen may do that in Pro’s or college. Randolph is extremely aggressive on the Boards, dont recall may ever being. Charles Barkley and Oliver Miller both have similar size Arse’s and thats about where the similarities end. Not to be Blowing up Randolph, id take May as my 12th man over Randolph in my rotation any day of the week. May doesnt bring any headaches like Zach.
Matt Said,
July 30, 2009 @ 5:09 am
He’s not gonna prove anybody wrong..