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.

The people who truly know me know what I'm like. There have been people who try to say things that aren't fair, and I check them. And then they don't like me because I checked them.

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

I grew up in front of these people, and now they are seeing me as an 'older' young man.

It's different from being 21 and you think there's endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.

Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.

Christmas morning, I'm going to open presents with my kids. I'm going to take pictures of them opening the presents. Then I'm going to come to the Staples Center and get ready to work.