My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much, I love playing it, I just never thought I'd make it to college, NBA, or be standing up here today. It is a surreal feeling. So many people doubted me and motivated me. I failed so many times and got back up. I got through the toughest times with my family, but I'm still standing.

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

I like the nucleus that we have. I'm excited. I want to be here as long as possible. It's like family. I love being here.

I want people to know what they didn't know about me. I just wanted them to know the real side.

This means the world to me that you guys are here with me celebrating with me. Thank you. Thank you. I can’t express it enough.

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.

I just loved being in the gym. It was tough at times. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I'm glad I stuck with it.