I'm not out here to be beefing with nobody.

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.

I go to sleep at night, like, ’Am I gonna be alone forever?’

Experience is the best teacher. I've been through a lot - going to the Olympics, going to the Finals, having a lot of good games and having a lot of bad games. It's a rollercoaster ride and I'm just happy I'm a part of it. If it was easy, then everybody could do it.

It's easier for me if I'm just open and transparent to a point.

It's all about knowing the balance, because I like to remain somewhat of a mystery. You need to have that, you know what I mean?

I wanted to the best player in the state - [the best] the area has ever seen. That's always been my goal. Guys like Elgin Baylor, Adrian Dantley and Dave Bing, it's tough to pass those guys. So I'm studying, working. My project's not over yet. Hopefully, I get there.