I grew up in the inner city of Chicago, and then I moved to Robbins, and it kind of raised me. When I was in college, I actually had them change the starting lineup to say 'from Robbins, Illinois' instead of 'Chicago, Illinois.'

When I got my first check I was thinking my mother and father didn't make this probably in their lifetime. It's real amazing that some of us are just blessed.

I'm going forward with my plans for life. I'm looking at things not only basketball-wise, but personal-wise.

I love football. I'll watch the NFL before I watch any NBA.

Never give up and take nothing for granted in life.

Now is a time where social media allows people to be heard on a different level. Everyone is using their voice.

I'm an athlete, so I can dress down with the best of them. I can throw on t-shirts and sweats with the best of them.