My reward is just to be a better man. You're so close to losing a loved one ... the ultimate goal is to be a better daddy, a better son, a better teammate.

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.

My reward is just to be a better man. You're so close to losing a loved one ... the ultimate goal is to be a better daddy, a better son, a better teammate.

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.

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

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'm a very emotional player. I use emotion because my team feeds off it.