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'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.

There's pressure every night to be the best on the court. I put a lot of pressure on myself. Pressure is part of the game. It is also part of life. I want to prove I can do the work and be a success off the court as well as on it.

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.

A little adversity can't hold me down.

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