If my team isn't motivated, it's my fault. I can't consider myself the best of the best until my team is able to get out of the first round.

I think blocking a shot at a crucial point of the game is the most incredible feeling.

I know I'm a good person. I know I can play basketball.

I think if I had one year of college, I'd have done better with the mental part [of the NBA].

To represent the United States in international competition is special recognition that not many players receive and I am really looking forward to helping USA Basketball regain its status in international basketball.

I've taken my bumps and bruises, but you've got to be willing to get knocked down and pick yourself up. You can't get discouraged. You can't lose sight of what your goals are.

I want to be in the best winning situation. I don't want to be around anybody who's just interested in playing out the season and then going home for the summer.