People in general misunderstand me. I'm very aware of the stereotype that comes with being a basketball player. But I'm well-rounded. I'm cultured. It's funny: When I speak, people are like, "Wow! You can really talk." I'm like, "What did you expect?"

I wouldn't like to make anybody cry, I don't dislike anybody. It doesn't even matter - the opponent is always faceless.

When you're not in the game, you can watch. Certain players have mannerisms, and they do the same things repetitiously.

I want to bring that childlike approach every night - just go out there and have fun. I want to play like a kid, for fun but with intensity. Play to win.

I always want to do something groundbreaking, something different. I think that's what it's always about. If you have the means to do it, why not?

If somebody attacks me with words, I'm always like, Do you know me? Do you know me that well? Let's have a beer and talk about it.

Schoolwork came kind of natural to me, but when I brought home a grade that wasn't up to par, my parents let me know it.