I told my mom I would graduate. I owe that much to her and myself.

I think I am a smarter player now.

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 know I'm not a selfish player. People around me know I'm not a selfish player. I do everything I can to make people around me understand I'm not a selfish player.

It bothers me to hear people talk about things they know nothing about.

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.

There weren't any sports figures that I idolized because I didn't really believe in myself back then or think that I could make it here. There were some regular people in my neighborhood that I looked up to growing up but that was it.