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

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

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.

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.

I always wanted to be a basketball player. Nothing more, nothing less.

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.

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.