It's easier for me to get ready for a game on the road because you're expected to lose when you play away from home. That's a challenge to right there and that perks my competitive juices.

I know what's within me even if you can't see it yet...I have something more important than courage, I have patience. I will become what I know I am.

There have been times when I have failed. But there have never been times when I thought I would fail

When I step onto the court, I don't have to think about anything. If I have a problem off the court, I find that after I play, my mind is clearer and I can come up with a better solution. It's like therapy. It relaxes me and allows me to solve problems.

The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.

I want to play for years.

I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't try to put the organization above the players.