Without a doubt, any opportunity I have to build that up in New York, I'd do it. I told people all the time, always say, 'If it takes me taking a pay cut, I'll be the first one on James Dolan's steps saying take my money and let's build something strong over here.'

I understand the NBA and the role I play on my team. I know that I have to play a leadership role and do whatever I have to do to win.

I think people fail to realize that teams and organizations have been stacking teams since way back in the day.

I believe that you should put the right people around you, people that will not let anything go wrong.

I'm me. I'm just out there being myself. I like having fun. But at the same time, I bring everybody together. So I'm really -- or I try to be -- like the glue of the team.

I can't worry about what other people are saying about me. At the end of the day, it's just their opinions, but if I said I don't hear it, or it doesn't bother me a little bit, I'd be lying to you.

I have my own identity as a player.