I've always felt that I'm a natural leader.

I'm just a basketball player, you know? Just put me where you need me.

I've always been taught to care what other people think. My grandmother and mother taught me to project a positive image of myself.

People have always told me, 'Yo, you're too unselfish. Shoot more.'

I did some things I regret, and I know there are people who think they know me. I've heard the things they say, and some of them are hurtful.

You walk in our locker room and you see Pau Gasol, you see Andrew Bynum, you see Kobe, you see Ron Artest ... we have so many players that can play.

Lamar is just Lamar. My teammates probably can explain that a little better than I can. If I just go out there and do what I do and be myself, it shouldn't be a problem.