Basketball gave me a lot, which is why I want to stay connected with this sport later on, maybe working with young people. But it would be more in the background. Being in the spotlight was never really my thing. I never wanted to be famous.

I lost control of myself a couple times in the playoffs. I have to keep cooler in the future.

I played all kinds of sports when I was young: tennis, handball, basketball, some soccer. I focused on basketball when I was 16 or 17 and then came to the U.S. when I was 20.

As a newcomer, I was often expected to carry the bags of the older players, or get them burgers. That can make you feel pretty miserable.

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

If you do the best you can, you have nothing to be ashamed of. A defeat is not a disgrace.

If theres an injury, for a couple games, you can have guys step in. But for a long period of time, it always catches up with you.