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"This is kind of some motivation for me," Mirotic said. "I know it sounds weird, but you know, people are talking, 'Niko will be gone, bye bye Niko.' Whatever. For me, it's just do what you got to do.

World Peace, though, stresses he's a much improved individual since he was suspended for the final 73 regular-season games and for the playoffs in 2004-05 due to his role in the brawl.