My mother taught me to always be strong and always work hard. She's been working hard her whole life for me and my brother. I'm a lot like her in that I work hard for what I want. She taught me that.

All this stuff is kind of surreal to me - Ididn't think I'd be in the league or none of that. It was making it to college. That's about it.

Beautiful fans of Oklahoma City, I can’t say enough about you guys. All the support you give our team. The home-court advantage we have is the best I’ve ever seen. We disappoint you sometimes, but we try our best every single night to win for you guys. And we want to win a championship for you guys.

Some guys like to talk. What's the problem with that?

I want to show people who I really am, especially aspiring basketball players who want to be at this level. That's what I'm about.

I've heard a few times, in three or four years, this league is going to be yours. I don't like that. Because I think I'm established now.

All the support from all my friends, All my family over the years, I appreciate it.