For me, as a 14-year-old aspiring to be in the NBA, I wanted to hear from players.

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

I probably play games more than I practice.

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.

It's hard to play well, but it's easy to work hard.

I miss Seattle a lot. It was my first city that I lived in on my own. It was a great city to play for. It was unfortunate for the fans what happened, but it’s time to move on. I’m sure they’ve moved on. But in the back of my mind, I still have a thing for Seattle and always am going to remember what they’ve done for me.

I’ve been second my whole life.