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've been watching Messi for some time now, and his ability to decide games and keep possession of the ball is amazing.

Thank god, I'm not from this world.

Love me or hate me, it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved, for the exact same reasons.

I have my own identity ... The whole Michael thing does drive me nuts sometimes because people won't leave it alone. He's bald, I have hair. He's almost 40, I'm 22. Seriously though, I wish people would let it be and let me just be Kobe.

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.

My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.