What was yourwelcome-to-the-NBA moment?
In training camp my rookie year they made me get the water after every breakfor vets. And [teammate] Tyrone Hill made me run his laps.
Your mostembarrassing moment?
As a rookie I only played 18 games. [During a game] at Boston, I tripped overPaul Pierce and twisted my knee and was out two months.
Your favoriteoff-day activity?
Go to the mall and walk around. When I was in Cleveland, nobody knew who I was.Now it's different.
If I weren't inthe NBA, I'd be ...
in Europe playing soccer. A midfielder.
If I werecommissioner for a day, I'd ...
change the dress code rule back to what it was. You should be able to wearwhatever you feel like and be comfortable.
LAST WEEK
The 7-foot,280-pound Diop, 24, had two blocks and six rebounds as Dallas took atwo-games-to-none lead in the NBA finals.
THIS WEEK
The Maverickswill play Game 4 (Thursday) and Game 5 (Sunday, if needed) in Miami.
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TIM HEITMAN/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES (DIOP ACTION)
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LISA BLUMENFELD/GETTY IMAGES (DIOP HEAD SHOT)
