A lot of times things get blown out of proportion in a negative light, especially in the NBA, ... But there are a lot of players in the NBA who really care about the community and want to use their basketball-playing ability for a good cause.

You can't go and anticipate what it is that you want to see. You just have to be present. Be where you are.

The topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don't have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven't had that fear.

Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they've taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.

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

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.

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