When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions. If I don't believe it, then they don't need me on the court. I've just got to believe that in my heart.

I am the MVP and I gotta worry about the trade talk.

I gave everything I had to basketball. The passion is still there but the desire to play is not. It was a great ride.

If that many people recognize how hard I go every night and what I put into my game, to make myself and my team better, it means a lot to mean. I'm fortunate; I'm blessed to be in the situation that I'm in right now.

I don't care. I feel like if we don't make a trade, we have to get it done with what we've got.

I made a lot of mistakes, a lot of things I'm not proud of. But it's only for other people to learn from.

Believe me, I am not even that brave enough to miss that many practices.