I learned very quickly that the NBA is a very rough place, physically and mentally. There's no mercy.

Everyone talks about success, but what happens before? There's always something you have to overcome.

If you want to win, you have to sacrifice and do what makes the team work most efficiently.

We didnt come out with any energy. We know were not good enough to let the game come to us. We have to come with high energy, play hard team basketball and do everything the right way. Coming into the season, we all knew we didnt have too much room for error.

It's a luxury to play. I get to play basketball for a living. I'm a lucky guy and I'm thankful for everything I have and what I get to do. I realize how many people would give their left foot to just play one game in the NBA. This is the NBA!

I know that sacrifices have to be made to play with good teams.

I'm just trying to be the best player that I can be.