It all depends on how you want to define what an MVP is. I've been fortunate to win the trophy four times, but I've been the MVP of my team for a long time - just because of the way I lead and the way I approach us being professionals off the floor.

Don't think for one min that I haven't been taking mental notes of everyone taking shots at me this summer. And I mean everyone!

But sports carried me away from being in a gang, or being associated with drugs. Sports was my way out.

When you work out or you're doing anything active, it's more fun as a group. You may lose track of the time, and the next thing you know, you're working out for two hours because you're having fun.

I'm a guy who tries to be successful in all that I do, and when you fall short, it hurts.

I love showcasing my talents - not only to my hometown fans and my own team but to the world.

A lot of people were saying that I was a selfish person and a selfish player. You know, it got to me.