I'm not the kind of guy who just goes up to women.

The best player I've ever played against is Kobe Bryant. I have seen him do some stuff that is just unbelievable.

Off the floor I'm really laid back, like nothing really fazes me too much. But on the floor I do get emotional and a little carried away. However, I started playing when I was 13 to have fun with my teammates, and that never stopped. I enjoy traveling and having fun in the locker room with the guys. Life is too short to be miserable.

I want to raise a family and have a couple of small Dirks running around. But it will not be easy to win my heart.

When I think about my MVP season, I will also think about the loss to Golden State. But winning the award as Most Valuable Player of the NBA is just a huge honour. I didn't really realise how big it was until Mark Cuban had tears in his eyes at the award ceremony.

I thought basketball was a game for women. My mother played basketball, and so did my sister.

Obviously, (winning the division) is big. To be No. 1 is always important.