I can be one of the dominant players, maybe the dominant player, in the East.

I just go and play hard. That's who I am.

I can't be someone I'm not. I try to be a warrior on the court, but where I come from, being macho doesn't get you anywhere.

I used to get down on myself a lot if I missed a shot, and it would just break my focus. But now I stay mentally tough and try to just forget about that play and keep on going.

I can be one of the dominant players, maybe the dominant player, in the East.