The party's just getting started. This is where the fun starts.

At the end of 2003, my game was complete. Shooting, defense, using the dribble, transition, midrange stuff was all there. Then it was about fine-tuning and trying to improve in each area.

I had some shots that I felt like I should've made; I just didn't make them. I'm not going to shoot the ball great every night.

Are you willing to push the right buttons even if it means being perceived as the villain? … I'd rather be perceived as a winner than a good teammate. I wish they both went hand in hand all the time but that's just not reality. … I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success.

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

I'm just so excited. We all are. We've been waiting for this [the gold medal] for years now and it's finally here. This meant so much. It just felt so good.

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