''Just watching film on Marbury, I really wasn't focused too much on his offensive game," said West. ''I knew he was a very skilled offensive player. In that same sense, I noticed when the ball goes up, he's usually looking for the quick outlet instead of actually boxing his man out. I kind of took advantage of that. [Going against Marbury] definitely brings the toughness out of you . . . It just gives you notches on your belt. I grew up watching Marbury and I knew all about his [reputation]. It was an honor bumping heads with him."

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2005/11/03/west_smart_to_do_his_homework/

Nice to hear our best player has been reduced to notches in player's belts.

That's the kind of player we need at the Point, one who has a good understanding of the game and an excellent Basketball IQ, not to mention he actually studies the films on his opponents.