Gerald Wallace on Nets: "I Can See Myself Successful There"

In an interview with the Portland Tribune, Gerald Wallace says that although he was surprised by his trade, and is still adjusting to city life, "it’s a great experience for me. I can see myself being successful there." Wallace has a $9.5 million player option for next season. He can stay with the Nets, opt out and sign a longer term with the Nets or elsewhere.

Wallace did say he misses Portland's fans and says he believes he and Marcus Camby were traded because ""They decided to make a change, and I just happened to be a piece that made a trade. I don’t look at being a scapegoat or an excuse, other than them wanting to start over."

In addition to Wallace, Jordan Farmar has a player option at $4.25 million next season and he, too, seems to want to return, telling the Los Angeles Times, "I'm happy with my development. I like the situation here in Jersey and where it's going in the future."

• Gerald Wallace on trade to Nets: 'I didn't see it coming' - Kerry Eggers - Portland Tribune
  
• Wallace Q&A: 'It was kind of shocking. I didn't see it coming.' - Mike Tokito - The Oregonian
• Gerald Wallace Interview (Video) - CSNNW