When I'm finished playing, I want people to say, 'He handled this well, he kept his cool.'

I know how to play my guard spot, ... He can worry about the low post.

I'm going to be the Will Smith of the NBA.

I write all day and outline stories, a sports mythological universe.

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

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.

Eeew, I'd be a little uncomfortable Googling myself. People sit there - and Google themselves? That's kind of weird.