-- Teleconference starting.
-- Chandler says he's thrilled and excited about opportunity, and chance to play for Larry Brown.
-- Says he's feeling better than he did on the court. Had toe and ankle surgery after the end of the season. Cleaned up both areas. Says he has good movement in toe, looking to gain confidence in ankle.
-- Doesn't believe physical will be a problem.
-- Always admired Larry Brown going against him, and quality of teams he put together. And says he has ESPN Classic, so he's seen him there.
-- Talked to Brown this morning, expressed his passion for the game.
-- Sees himself fitting in well. Style of play under coach Brown, more uptempo and playing hard, fits his style.
-- Says team needs to get rid of mentality of losing and gain confidence, and understand that it's supposed to win in this league.
-- Exciting to play with Boris Diaw, knows how well he passes and how unselfish he is. Has also watched two young point guards, Felton and Augustine. Looking forward to getting up and down the floor.
-- Technical difficulties, we've lost Chandler.
-- He's back.
-- Chandler says Brown discussed way he coaches, day-to-day expectations. Says he knows what Brown demands, was not necessary to discuss. Says his effort is every-night.
-- Chandler says Bobcats have a chance to make the playoffs. He discussed with Brown need to develop winning mentality and intensity, and he intends to bring that attitude.
-- Entered same situation in New Orleans, brought in Chris Paul, David West, himself, and developed winning mentality to reach playoffs. Did not accept losing, which meant working hard every day in practice and believing in each other. Next couple of years, became championship contenders.
-- Challenge of Dwight Howard, etc.? Accepts that challenge, respects their games, but looks forward to coming in and making an impact in the Eastern Conference.
-- Timing on surgery, right after season in May, he thinks May 7. Started just ankle, doctor discussed options, surgery should make him 100 percent for this season.
-- Rehabbing and strengthening all summer.
-- Just starting to kick in gear and work on post moves and other basketball activities. Already doing bike, needs to move to agility drills.
-- To work on this summer, touch around the basket, hook shot with both hands, post moves. Also working on strength, free throw shooting.
-- Doesn't want to explore his weaknesses with callers.
-- Says he has to work on footwork, and wanted to do that in summer. Injury and surgery delayed that.
-- Excited to be healthy and working on things again.
-- Being on trade block didn't irritate him. Means other teams think highly of his talent. Lot of teams out there who wanted him and wanted to trade for him.
-- Teleconference has concluded.