I see kids today trying to do the things I did, and it makes me feel like I've come a long way.

When I was a little kid I used to go on the playground and say: today I will shoot like Bird, pass like Magic, jump like Mike, be quick like Zeke. I am thankful to them, since without seeing them do things they did, I wouldn't be in the NBA.

I don't put pressure on myself. I just compete.

I've always said, just go ask my teammates if you want to know about me. Go ask the guys that I've played with. Don't ask or get information about me from people who are not in the locker room or not around me all of the time. Then you'll get legit answers.

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 don't want to be another Jordan, Magic, or Isiah. When my career is over, I want to be able to look in the mirror and say 'I did it my way'.

I'm not perfect. But I am trying every day to concentrate on being better.