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

The thing I love about the NBA game is that it's a playmaker's league.

I'm one of those players that I think I can do what's asked of me. Whether it's putting the ball in the basket, rebounding the ball, diving on the floor, making other people better, I'm willing to do anything just to win.

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

Perception rules the world. Everyone knows that. Where we live and where we're from, you just can't escape it.

I think a lot of the media love the game and hate the people who play it.

My grandmother was always upbeat, a naturally happy person. I think I got that from her.