There's a through line that connects all of us.

I wouldn’t say I’m a ball hog. I’m a shooter. I don’t necessarily hog the ball, but I put them up though. I definitely much rather shoot it than pass it. That’s just how I am.

I don't have to hear that criticism, that idotic criticism anymore.

Basketball is my refuge, my sanctuary. I go back to being a kid on the playground. When I get here, it's all good.

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

These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess.