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

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.

People tell me that I'm always smilin' on the court. I don't think about it. I just get emotional out there.

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

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.

I just try to focus on the basketball game and not get caught up in all the media.

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