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

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

In New York, the dunk is not the thing. To break somebody down and shoot a J-that's as big as a dunk in New York.

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.

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

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.

When I'm on the court, it's like I'm in heaven.