Every memory I had growing up was involving a basketball. I didn't go to the prom and stuff like that. It was always basketball for me.

I don't have to be anybody I'm not.

I love basketball so much, I love playing it. I just never thought I could make it to college, make it to the NBA or stand up here today in front of you guys and be an NBA MVP. It’s just a surreal feeling, and I had so much help, so many people believe in me when I didn’t believe in myself.

We're talking too much about what goes on in the stands, nothing about what goes on on the court.

I'm not a guy that's going to brag or feel like I'm better than the group.

Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!

Or I could see Fish, Just a button up, Like a Mayor, Like a President, Just demands so much from his teammates, Has played with so many great players, But still respects everybody. He's 38 years old, And he has nothing else to prove, And I said, "Fish you wanna come get some shots up with me?" And first thing he says is "Yes." He always wants to learn. Even though he's done so much in this league, Played with so many great players, He always wants to learn, And that motivated me To know that it's never a point Where you can stop getting better. And he's a guy that made me realize that.