1.   At first, the usually gregarious Chrebet surprised veteran teammates when he avoided the news media after the game, perhaps fearing he would be blamed for the interception.

2.   Atwood jumped out to the lead but was caught by his veteran teammate.

3.   - Veteran teammates took one look at the bony body by Jake and started teasing him.

4.   He said Beck told him the pitch was not intentional, but his veteran teammates and Manager Buck Showalter believed otherwise.

5.   However, he played more like a wing than a play-making center and was criticized by some veteran teammates for being selfish.

6.   If Gretzky is uneasy about his situation, his veteran teammates share his anxiety because the direction Kings management decides to go impacts their hockey careers as well.

7.   Numerous coaches, veteran teammates and executives regularly offer advice to NBA youngsters, and the NBA offers guidance through its player programs department.

8.   On the court, he often defers to veteran teammate David Robinson, even though many, including Robinson, say Duncan has more polished offensive skills.

9.   The Celtics grew closer, with the rookies feeling more comfortable in the company of their veteran teammates.

10.   The veteran teammate Trace Armstrong, the defensive end, thinks it will be difficult for Marino to walk away from the game.