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

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

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.

We're all products of our environment. The key is not to fall.

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

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.

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