My attitude going into training camp as a rookie was to impress. I wanted to impress my teammates, my coaches, the owners, everybody. I wanted them to say, ?This kid is special. This kid has the right mind, the right skills, the right motivation?.

There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either.

Confidence allows you to progress in something you're attempting to accomplish, whether it's playing basketball or baseball or whether it's trying to succeed in business.

Enjoy every minute of life. Never second-guess life.

I'd take 12 guys who had a strong passion for the game over 12 guys who don't respect the game.

If you don't back it up with performance and hard work, talking doesn't mean a thing.

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.