Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.

You have to go with things that you understand. Businesses that you know.

Only an idiot would doubt my return

Christmas morning, I'm going to open presents with my kids. I'm going to take pictures of them opening the presents. Then I'm going to come to the Staples Center and get ready to work.

I grew up in front of these people, and now they are seeing me as an 'older' young man.

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

I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.