updated 3:03 a.m. ET July 5, 2009

Picking up the pace
Pacers forward Danny Granger explains his improvement last season.

Lakers finally on top
Luke Walton talks about exactly how good it feels to be a champion after a disappointing NBA finals run in 2008.

What happened to the Hornets?
Chris Paul talks about the differences between the 2008 New Orleans Hornets and the ’09 team.

The gospel according to Shaq
NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal talks about joining Luczo Dragon racing as a charity partner.

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