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.

My grandma always said bad things don't last forever.

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

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

I'm a role model. I have overcome the negativity, and I'm playing.

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.

Either you can do it or you can't. I think I can overcome anything I put my mind to.