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SERBY'S SUNDAY Q&A WITH...CHANNING FRYE
CHANNING FRYE

December 18, 2005 -- The Post's Steve Serby chatted with the Knicks' rookie center from Arizona about the celebrities at the Garden, his relationship with Larry Brown and a few of his favorite things:

Q: Who do you think you're similar to in the NBA?

A: Rasheed Wallace, he's very versatile. A generic version of Kevin Garnett, maybe. Or you can go Tim Duncan, Rasheed Wallace and Kevin Garnett all mixed up.

Q: Larry Brown and Lute Olson?

A: Both geniuses. Both meticulous.

Q: Any funny Larry Brown stories?

A: Larry always calls me David and calls David (Lee) "Channin." He doesn't even pronounce the G in my name.



Q: Don't you correct him?

A: Heck no! He can call me whatever he wants! He can call me George!

Q: Spike Lee?

A: A genius. One of the greatest directors of all time.

Q: Celebrity Row at the Garden.

A: It's crazy! I see Jerry (Ferrara) from "Entourage" in the front. I'm like, "What I would do to be on that show!" and he's watching me. Donald Trump ... Jessica Alba ... everybody. It's disgusting!

Q: What does Jessica Alba look like in person?

A: Lord have mercy! Do you even need to ask that question? Flawless.

Q: Playing for the Knicks at the Garden?

A: I can't even explain it ... it's just a huge theater. It's where you perform. It is the mecca of basketball.

Q: First time you played at the Garden?

A: I was a freshman, we (Arizona) played Maryland, the No. 1 team in the country. Chris Wilcox jumped from the free-throw line and dunked it. I'm sitting on the bench: "Ohmigosh, what did I get myself into?"

Q: Favorite New York things?

A: Ranger games, fashion shows, the food, Times Square.

Q: Favorite restaurant?

A: Knicks practice facility (laughs). Ray's Pizza.

Q: You had a truck with no air conditioning in Arizona.

A: I kept begging and begging for a car when I turned 16. My dad got me a 1971 Chevy pickup with no air conditioning and no radio! So every day - I lived in Chandler, 20 minutes from St. Mary's (H.S.) - I had to drive on the freeway in the summer, in the heat. It would be 110 and I couldn't even wear my uniform because you can sweat through it. So I had to get to school early, take a shower and then put my uniform on.

Q: How long did you have that truck?

A: About three years. Every day I'd work on my car with my dad. I got a paint job, a cover over the back, radio. After all that the car caught on fire - too many leaves in the heater during winter, and we had to completely do it over again.

Q: You finally got a Durango for your 18th birthday.

A: I had it four days before somebody stole it.

Q: Ideal mate?

A: Someone who's cool, who loves sports, who can hang out with my friends. Down-to-earth, not high-maintenance, athletic-looking and has family values.

Q: Most embarrassing moment?

A: I went up for a dunk against USC and the ball came flying out. A lot of celebrities were at that game.

Q: What about the time Nate Robinson dunked on you?

A: That doesn't count. It was goaltending and he fouled me. And any time Nate does anything, he's gonna over-exaggerate it.

Q: Your biggest choke?

A: Freshman year against UCLA. I missed an off-glass shot right at the end to win. Ever since then, I started working on my jumper.

Q: Your definition of a choke?

A: Not being prepared for every situation. Or being afraid to lose.

Q: What drives you?

A: To get the most out of my abilities.

Q: Best piece of advice from your mother?

A: Be yourself. Have fun. And know we always love you no matter what you do.

Q: Best piece of advice from your father?

A: A slip of the lip sinks the ship.

Q: Your grandfather (John Mulzac) was a Tuskegee airman?

A: That man is a definite go-getter type. A definite role model.

Q: Favorite childhood memory?

A: Fishing with my father and grandpa when I lived in New Hampshire.

Q: Multiple sclerosis is one of your causes.

A: I have two aunts who have it. I've seen the impact it has, not only on the person with it, but the families affected.

Q: You wear size 18 Nikes. Do you have the biggest feet on the Knicks?

A: Heck no! Jerome James wears a 22!

Q: Worst habit?

A: Biting my nails, especially before and during the games.

Q: One thing you wish you could change about yourself.

A: More patient with other people.

Q: Three dinner guests.

A: David Lee. My (college) roommate Joe Williams. My good friend Richard Jefferson.

Q: Joe Williams?

A: He was the manager at the University of Arizona. He's my CEO. He takes care of all my stuff.

Q: One person in history you would like to meet?

A: Jesus.

Q: Favorite athlete outside basketball?

A: Muhammad Ali.

Q: Favorite movie?

A: The Matrix.

Q: Favorite actor?

A: Denzel.

Q: Favorite actress?

A: Halle Berry.

Q: Favorite meal?

A: Sushi.

Q: Favorite singer or musician?

A: Jay-Z.

I like this kid, he has a good head on his shoulders, a great work ethic, very good basketball skills, and a bright shining star in a rather dark time for our beloves Knicks.

[Edited by - attaboy2005 on 12-18-2005 1:07 PM]

[Edited by - attaboy2005 on 12-18-2005 1:13 PM]

Thanks a lot, I was going to ask for someone to post this since I can't read the NY Post. Thanks!

And cool chat!

yeah, she is Flawless, what a HOT MAMASITA she is! WOW

Posted by gunsnewing:

-My good friend Richard Jefferson

NOOOO not the enemy!!!

I was waiting for someone to bring that up... Don't think he's not in Frye's ear about what it's like to play with a real point guard.

Posted by Knight:

Posted by gunsnewing:

-My good friend Richard Jefferson

NOOOO not the enemy!!!

I was waiting for someone to bring that up... Don't think he's not in Frye's ear about what it's like to play with a real point guard.

Yeah, next he'll want to get traded to the Nets, Jefferson better not screw with this kids' head.

Question:

would you include Channing Frye in a sign-and-trade for Jessica alba? Or just the expiring contracts?

Key Phrase

Q: Three dinner guests.

A: David Lee. My (college) roommate Joe Williams. My good friend Richard Jefferson.

Curry, Frye. Lee. The Knicks frontcourt of the future.

oh, good one. How big is her contract? And, er, what position will she play in?

Her contract is beyond price. This trade is based on other, non-monatary values. Frye's humbleness and spirit for Jessica's otherworldy sexiness. And unlike our current Knicks team, she would never lie down on the job.

Alright enough talking, I'm calling her agent and I'm gonna make the deal. Shanning - it's been nice knowing ya.........

no, no. she's an energetic, multi-dimensional, hustler type of playa.

;) I fixed for you.

Bring on the pics!