...and that's what separates the professionals from the taxpayers

There's always room for improvement. We have a nucleus that's pretty good. You want players that will help.

Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable.

I try to anticipate exactly where my teammates are going to be. Sometimes I look good. Sometimes I look bad.

I'm a big fan of the game. Seeing these young guys play at the level that they are, I just wish I was 22, 23 years old so I can handle the game the way they do.

My biggest fear had always been getting hurt, and not being able to leave the game as a player on my own terms.

Growing up, Magic Johnson was my idol. He was a good example. He could always pass the ball extremely well and get his teammates involved.