"A slimmer and rejuvenated Eddy Curry tried to keep his bitterness to a minimum as he anticipates tomorrow's first showdown against the Knicks, but he admitted there are people he is not fond of in the organization.

Curry, who had a terrible stint under Mike D'Antoni and may go down as one of the biggest busts in Knicks history, signed with the Heat after the lockout ended.

"It feels good to be wanted," the 7-foot center said. "As far as self-worth, I always feel like I'm worth a lot. I have high expectations for myself, even when other people don't. I'm pretty much fueled from the inside and that's all that really matters.""