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

In college you learn about college

If I can go to the U.S. Army and fight the war at 18 why can't you play basketball for 48 minutes?

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.

We are a terrible defensive team right now. We're not putting forth the maximum effort that we need to put forth, especially in our position. You'd think that we'd put forth that maximum effort to not only win the game, but to get a good rhythm to get into the playoffs.

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 always find a couple of hecklers... I'll kinda look at them, stare at 'em, and let them know I can't be stopped.