In an interview, Lakers forward Cameron Anthony talked about not being selected by the Pistons in the 2003 draft.
"Changed my career. I still think about it until now. They promised me they would choose me. Until the day of the draft, they were saying they would choose me. So in my mind, I always thought I was going to Detroit, where Chansi (Billups), Tyshaun (Prince), those players. Sheed (Rashid Wallace) was traded in the middle of the season, and he was the reason for their eventual victory. They told me you needed to share your playing time with Tyshaun and I said there was no problem and I would do what I had to do. I don't know how much playing time I can have, but I'll do what I have to do. Then they won the championship, and I sighed. To be honest I feel like if I'm there, they'll take another title. I wouldn't be ashamed to say we can win three in a row, but I think we can do two in a row. ”