As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.

I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success.

In an individual sport, yes, you have to win titles. Baseball's different. But basketball, hockey? One person can control the tempo of a game, can completely alter the momentum of a series. There's a lot of great individual talent.

Once you know what it is in life that you want to do, then the world basically becomes your library. Everything you view, you can view from that perspective, which makes everything a learning asset for you.

It’s not a question of if we make the playoffs; we will. And when we get there, I have no fear of anyone.

If you see me in a fight with a bear, pray for the bear.

Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank.