Well, of course you question it, especially when you get to this point. I always look at it would I rather not make the playoffs or lose in The Finals? I don't know. I don't know. I've missed the playoffs twice. I lost in The Finals four times. I'm almost starting to be like I'd rather not even make the playoffs than to lose in The Finals. It would hurt a lot easier if I just didn't make the playoffs and I didn't have a shot at it.

We did what we are supposed to. We protected home. We have to try to do it again Thursday night.

My family is happy. That makes my job a lot easier. For the fans, I try to put it all out there on the floor.

I told myself if I ever made it to the level I want to be at, I'm gonna give back.

You know, softball is the other sport I do besides basketball.

I played football for a team called the East Dragons on the east side of town. We only had six regular season games. And six games I played tail back and I had 18 touchdowns in six games. That's when I knew I had some athletic ability.

Akron, Ohio, is my home. It will always be remembered. Akron, Ohio, is my life.