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?

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?"

Sometimes you surprise yourself with what you do under pressure.

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

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

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

You can't worry about what people say, but... People always harp on athletes being selfish individualists.