The Questions With Disagana Diop

What was your welcome-to-the-NBA moment?
In training camp my rookie year they made me get the water after every break for vets. And [teammate] Tyrone Hill made me run his laps.

Your most embarrassing moment?
As a rookie I only played 18 games. [During a game] at Boston , I tripped over Paul Pierce and twisted my knee and was out two months.

Your favorite off-day activity?
Go to the mall and walk around. When I was in Cleveland , nobody knew who I was. Now it's different.

If I weren't in the NBA , I'd be ...
in Europe playing soccer. A midfielder.

If I were commissioner for a day, I'd ...
change the dress code rule back to what it was. You should be able to wear whatever you feel like and be comfortable.

LAST WEEK

The 7-foot, 280-pound Diop, 24, had two blocks and six rebounds as Dallas took a two-games-to-none lead in the NBA finals.

THIS WEEK

The Mavericks will play Game 4 (Thursday) and Game 5 (Sunday, if needed) in Miami .