I would say I'm more patient, way more patient than I was when I came in [to the league], before the injuries. But I think just going through everything, just maturing a little bit more, getting older, you start to see what it is and I'm good.

All I got to do is keep getting the most out of each one of my days and keep trying to be the best athlete I can become.

I can't wait to shock the doubters and prove I'm better and stronger than I was before.

As long as I have my faith in God, I'm good. I know everything else is going to come.

People think that I'm mean because I'm quiet, and I don't really go out places or because I don't really say too much. On the other hand, people think that I'm soft because I may not handle myself the way other people handle themselves. That's just not me. They don't know my background or none of that stuff.

Its tough growing up where I grew up. My family is very small and really tight. Just being around the neighborhood, my brothers were always around. I didnt want to be in any trouble because I knew my mom or brothers would find out. I didnt want to hurt their feelings. I just tried to do everything right.

When I was younger, I just thought about playing in the NBA.