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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Sheldon Richardson remains motivated despite the New York Jets 2-11 record.The defensive tackle is never shy to offer his opinions, usually responding to questions with a refreshingly blunt approach.So, when Richardson was asked how he keeps playing at such a high level while his team is struggling, the 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year delivered, as usual.This is a team-oriented game, but this is a business in the end, he said Monday, and weve still got something to play for.Such as?The almighty dollar, Richardson said. Its what drives this league. It is what it is. I dont want to sound selfish or anything, but in the end, youve got to get yours.It was a comment that might raise some eyebrows, but Richardson is also driven by pride and a desire to win. He has been one of the teams few bright spots in his second season.I know theres a comment where he said its just about the money or something right now, coach Rex Ryan said. Thats not this kid. This kids anything but that. I think he thinks it sounds good, but hes much more than that. He gives it for himself, his teammates, this is the way he plays.That was evident on the last play of New Yorks 30-24 overtime loss Sunday when Richardson chugged all the way down the field in pursuit of Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright, whose 87-yard TD catch-and-run won it for Minnesota.Thats just me, Richardson said. It was overtime. I dont see the need to give up on the play. He couldve done anything. He couldve celebrated early, anything like that. You never know.Ryan said he thought Richardson might have had a chance at somehow catching Wright along the sideline. Richardson did, too, saying he had an angle on him at one point, but just couldnt get to him.The big defensive tackle sat in the end zone, catching his breath and shaking his head while the Vikings celebrated. It was a lousy ending to a big game for Richardson, who had a career-best three sacks and a safety.He walks around here and hes not afraid to strut his stuff, quarterback Geno Smith said. We enjoy that about him because he backs it up on the field.Richardson isnt scheduled to become a free agent until possibly after the 2016 season, so a big payday is a few years off. But hes hoping for a shot at his first Pro Bowl, something he thinks he deserves but knows the teams dismal record might work against him.Left guard Oday Aboushi shouted Get that man to the Pro Bowl! as Richardson spoke to reporters.A few more sacks, and a couple more big plays, and I should, said Richardson, who leads the Jets with 6 1/2 sacks.When I came into this league, I said I wanted to be a dominant force and I meant that, he said. That doesnt change for me no matter the outcome of our record is.He also took issue with the opinions of some outside the organization who have been critical of Smith and already given him the boot as he struggles in his second season.Theyre quitters, Richardson said of those who have given up on Smith. Thats how I feel.Smith, making his second straight start after being benched for three games, rebounded Sunday after his first pass Sunday was intercepted and returned 27 yards for a touchdown by the Vikings Gerald Hodges. Smith finished 18 of 29 for 254 yards and a touchdown.When you go all in with a guy, why not give him his chance, you know? Richardson said. Hes been in the league two years and guys want him to play like hes Tom Brady or Peyton Manning or something like that. I just told him to stop turning the ball over, like everybody else probably has mentioned before, but hes done that.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Sam Cunningham Jersey . 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Ben McLemore had 31 points and five assists, both career highs, for the Kings, who lost for the sixth time in seven games while playing starters Rudy Gay and Isaiah Thomas limited minutes. Travis Outlaw had 15 points and Ray McCallum 13. It was a disappointing season for the Suns (48-34), who missed the playoffs despite a dramatic turnaround under rookie coach Jeff Hornacek after winning 25 games a year ago. Only the Suns and Golden State (2007-08) have won 48 games and failed to make the playoffs since the NBA went to the 16-team playoff format. After winning nine of 11 and moving into seventh last week in the Western Conference, the Suns dropped three straight games in a four-night span. The Memphis Grizzlies clinched the last available playoff berth Monday night in Phoenix, eliminaating the Suns with a 97-91 victory.dddddddddddd Sacramento was without leading scorer and rebounder DeMarcus Cousins. He was called for a technical foul in Sundays victory over Minnesota and drew an automatic one-game suspension for getting his 16th technical foul of the season. It was another lacklustre season for the Kings (28-53), who matched their win total from last year and failed to make the playoffs for an eighth straight season. Goodwin converted on three-point play to give the Suns a 92-87 lead midway through the fourth quarter. After the Kings tied the score, Goodwin made a layup and a 3, putting Phoenix ahead 99-94. The Kings shared the ball and shot 50 per cent in the third quarter to take a 74-71 lead into the fourth. McLemore, who has experienced a difficult first season, surpassed his previous career-high of 18 points when he hit a 3 at the 10-minute mark in the third quarter. NOTES: Former Kings standout Mitch Richmond was honoured at halftime for his recent induction into the Hall of Fame. . 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