I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that's what I've always wanted.

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

I've got four dogs, and I just don't do dog doo. I'm a diva when it comes to that.

I wouldn't say I'm a ball hog. I'm a shooter.

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.

I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. No matter what the injury - unless it's completely debilitating - I'm going to be the same player I've always been. I'll figure it out. I'll make some tweaks, some changes, but I'm still coming.

Twitter is great to connect with fans and be transparent. I enjoy that aspect about it. But really, I'm still trying to figure it out.