I want to continue to take steps forward.

I had an unbelievable opportunity here to try and follow in similar footsteps [of Michael Jordan], but in a different capacity hopefully. I took that opportunity and I'm excited about it.

I grew up in Chicago, and I understand what Michael Jordan symbolizes.

People are still trying to figure out who I am. Most people just say I play the game the right way.

I think everything happens as it's supposed to. I don't want to force anything. I want it to be so authentic that it's seamless.

I have two definitions of success - one on the basketball court and one in my personal life. In basketball, success means making my teammates better, winning basketball games and winning championships. In my personal life, success means being a good father to my sons and raising them to be strong men; taking care of my family and being a good friend; and using my influence to make a difference in the community.

When people say that a certain sport is not a sport - have them play that sport and see if they can do it. Golf is one of the hardest sports you've ever played. Bowling is all about concentration, it's all about focus, it's all about aim.