Chemistry is important. If you like your teammates, it's going to be easier to play with them on the court.

I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I've been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in the Finals. I'm tired of being second. I'm not going to settle for that. I'm done with it.

I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.

I'm not this tough guy, I'm not this super hard person.

I've got a long way to go to being the ultimate best, but I think my time is now. And I'm starting to enter my prime.

When you got people behind you, you can do whatever.

Music has always been a big part of my life. It's kind of like a refuge for me. I just use it to get away.