I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.

All I wanted to do was to improve, to keep getting better.

Limits, like fear, is often an illusion.

I'd like to be settled into somewhat of a normal life. Somewhat. I know it's never going to be completely normal.

I'm not afraid to take a step and if I fall, I fall. I pick myself up and move on. If we can all learn one thing in life, it's don't be afraid to take on something that you believe you're capable of achieving.

There are no shortcuts. I approached practices the same way I approached games. You can't turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn't dog it during practice and then, when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. Very few people get anywhere by taking shortcuts.

It's hard to say if the NBA is hurt by the influx of younger players, but it's definitely impacted the league.