He was not one to put theory before practice, however.

He spent all his free time before practice today in the equipment room.

"Usually he does it before practice because the ice is better then."

He said that Washington was the first thing they mentioned at a team meeting before practice today.

And we have to go back to the hotel for our meetings instead of having them right here before practice.

The Lakers met for 20 minutes before practice to try to clear the air.

"Give me about 12 hours," he said before last night's practice here.

"My contract is nothing to worry about now," he said the other day before practice.

Might as well do it while taking extra shots before and after practice.

Then, earlier this summer, about a month before practice began in August, he experienced a high moment.