An athletic scholarship shouldn’t be the best opportunity to receive a quality education.

Nobody wants to be a bottom feeder and deal with the reality that you have one of the worst records, if not the worst record, in the league. Obviously, we have to turn that around and turn it around fast. I feel like if we ever show up in the same place at the same time we can make some noise in this league.

There's always going to be criticism when your name is Jalen. You have to wear a bulletproof vest and be ready for it.

If someone can learn from my experiences, grow from them and take it to the next level or to learn what not to do, that's almost a civil responsibility for your peers but also for those that follow you, support you and don't get a chance to come behind the curtain so to speak.

I Hated Duke. I Felt Like They Only Recruited Black Players That Were Uncle Toms.

I remember an incident overseas about five years ago where a player punched a referee and knocked him cold. I don't think anything like that will ever happen in the NBA. Emotions run rampant. The games are so intense, and the stakes are so high. (But) At the end of the day, players and coaches really respect officials and really appreciate that they try to do a good job.

I don't mind being a professional. As an athlete you are a role model, people are watching what you wear, listening to everything you say.