Chicago was big for me as far as developing as a person and as a basketball player.

Be committed to whatever you're doing. That's something I've taken to heart and tried to do with whatever activities I take up.

I try to be a smart quarterback. I'm not the fastest or the best athlete, but if I can know what the defense is doing and stick to my job and what needs to be done I can make the plays needed to move the ball and score.

My main focus off the court is to be humble. My mom always told me to be a presentable young man. I'm not going to pretend to be something that I'm not and act a certain way for people. I plan on being myself. I like having a good time, but I still carry myself in an orderly fashion.

Strike one is a big, big pitch-you can do a lot after you get strike one, no matter how you get it.

I've gotten to watch a lot of football games. Growing up, watching sports, watching people compete, whether it's my brothers or teammates. I grew up observing and taking it all in. It's kind of my attitude.

I don't think in the past. I don't think in the future. You grasp the moment.