My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.

Don't give up! Be friends with people who help you work hard.

We are a company that lives and breathes a philosophy that's centered on not only making sound business decisions but also personally and professionally finding ways to contribute to the well being of society. We are also a company that understands community.

With businesses, you go to the same places because you like the service, you like the people and they take care of you. They greet you with a smile. That's how people want to be treated, with respect. That's what I tell my employees - customer service is very important.

Any guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.

I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.

I'm a big believer in dreaming. If you don't dream it, you can't become it.