I'm going to be real as hell and show you who I am, because I want the kids to see who I really am and the basketball players to see who I really am, and that's all that matters to me.

Me as a person, I'm not the president of the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association). I don't even know what to say. I'm not like this perfect, buttoned-up, suit-and-tie guy.

I'm just more content with myself. Like, if I've got something to say, I want to get it off of my chest.

When people are used to you doing something, they want you to stay in that lane.

I'm here to shine a bright light. I'm not here to be a guy of death. I just like 'KD' better.

I'm just content with myself, happy with myself.

I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that when you come to the league, this is what happens and this is how I feel as an NBA player. And it's not all peachy keen.