I just wanted to set a good example. I wanted to do things that I hadn't done before. My whole thing was to just try to be professional. I think when you work hard, good things happen, so obviously, because we're going to the Finals.

I would rather win than have good sportsmanship.

People think that I'm some tough renegade, black-hearted being, evil, but that ain't me.

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.

You have to go through good times and bad times to get where you're trying to go.

I remember playing in a tournament when at home we didn't have light, because my mom spent her last money on my sneakers.

I just wanted to set a good example. I wanted to do things that I hadn't done before. My whole thing was to just try to be professional. I think when you work hard, good things happen, so obviously, because we're going to the Finals.