With Yi Jianlian now in New Jersey, Bucks' forward Charlie Villaneuva believes that 2008-2009 will be different for him, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting.

Villaneuva thought that it would be him, not Yi, who would be packing his bags after last season, especially considering the hype surrounding the Chinese forward.

?It?s funny how things work,? Villanueva said Thursday. ?When the season was over, I had my doubts. I didn?t think I was going to be back."

?I hate to make excuses, but now I?m clear-minded. I already know what to expect. It (the situation last season) was very hard. I was very frustrated at times, my minutes being inconsistent. But that?s the past; it?s over with. It was a learning experience.?