But, Daniel "Boobie" Gibson managed to play well in the NBA’s Summer League and sound enough in training camp to earn a spot on the team.  Not much if anything was expected of him in his first season, that is until he shocked the basketball world during the Playoffs.  

BASN:  How did it feel to not be picked in the first round of the NBA Draft, did you feel that you had something to prove?  

DANIEL GIBSON:  Yes, you as a young player in general you always want to have something to prove.  The fact that I wasn’t picked in the first round just made it that much more intense for me.  

BASN:  Your real coming out party was in last season’s Playoffs, what changed for you?  

DG:  Basically nothing, but of course the Playoffs are a lot different then the regular season.  I just got into a groove and LeBron really looked my way whenever I was open.  He had enough confidence in me to take and make shots.  

BASN:  Speaking of LeBron what is it like to play with him?  

DG:  Aw, man, it’s been great so far. LeBron is a great teammate.  

BASN:  LeBron recently said on nationwide television that he considers you his little brother.  How does that make you feel?  

DG:  It makes me feel great to know that a guy of his caliber looks to me like that.  It’s a great feeling.  He really pushes me to be the best that I can be.  

BASN:  Who’s the best shooter on the Cavaliers team?  

DG: (smiling) Besides me, I’d say Damon Jones.  

BASN:  You’re hurt right now (diagnosed with a sprained ankle a month ago and was scheduled to be out of action for 4 to 6 weeks), how’s your ankle coming along.  

DG:  It’s coming along fine.  Trying to do what they (the doctor’s) tell me so that I can get back healthy and help my teammates fight for the Championship.  

BASN:  Are you able to do anything now?

DG:  I’m able to do little things.  I just want to get healthy.  

BASN:  During the All-Star festivities the Cavaliers really had a banner weekend.  

DG:  Yes, we had a good weekend with me winning the MVP for the Sophomore/Rookie Challenge and LeBron winning his second MVP award in the All-Star game.  

BASN:  The Cleveland fans must’ve been very proud of you two.  

DG:  Yes, they were. We got a good ovation. It was a proud moment for the fans and th franchise.  

BASN:  On television we could all see LeBron going crazy as you drained 3-pointer after 3-pointer after 3-pointer; you had eight in all.  

DG:  LeBron’s always in my corner no matter what.  I knew he was happy but I couldn’t see to what extent as I tried to concentrate on the game.  

BASN:  Besides the Sophomore/Rookie Challenge, you also showed yourself pretty good in the 3-point Shootout.  

DG:  I came in second place.  I lost to a great shooter in Jason (Kapono).  Maybe next year I will be in it and win it.  

BASN:  Thanks a lot for your time and much success to you and the Cavs in the future.  

DG:  Thanks for having me.