You just stay patient, that's all.

It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice

It's different from being 21 and you think there's endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.

I felt like when we came back from the All-Star break we needed everybody to feel like they were part of the team, ... I'm just trying to do whatever the team needs at any given time.

The Kobe 8 is about enhanced performance. It's the most comfortable shoe I have worn. It's simplistic but has an edge to it.

I like playing for the purple and gold. This is where I want to finish up.

I'm just so excited. We all are. We've been waiting for this [the gold medal] for years now and it's finally here. This meant so much. It just felt so good.