Antoine Wright's "total dedication to his game" this summer has paid off dividends for both him and the Nets, but he is not the only second-year player to have stepped up his game since last year. NBA.com spoke with Wright, Lawrence Frank, Richard Jefferson and Ed Stefanski about Wright's improvement, how the new C.B.A. keeps players motivated and the work that goes into staying in the league.
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