I'm not the most patient of people...

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

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.

It's hard for me to grasp the concept of somebody being nervous when I'm talking to them.

Dear Basketball, From the moment I started rolling my dad's tube socks and shooting imaginary game-winning shots ... I fell in love with you.

I love the weather, I love my '63 droptop Impala, I love the 405, and I love my guys.

I enjoy playing at the heart of it is just a kid who really loves playing the game of basketball.