Obviously you look at "Magic" (Ervin Johnson) and Michael (Jordan) and you learn from them growing up, but I think you are just born with it from day one.

I'm not playing for the All-Star Game, I'm playing to win games.

When I was in grade school I was always the guy that got 20 or 18 points. Even back then, I would lead my team in scoring.

I know the next level for me is to make my teammates better, to win a championship, and to where they have confidence that they can score 20 or 15 points a night and be consistent.

Desmond Mason is one of my best friends in the world. And he's a great, great talent.

It wasn't a mistake to come out of college early. It was the best move I ever made. I had one year to practice and learn the NBA game. It was like a redshirt year.

It is all about confidence: 90% mental and 10% physical, that is what basketball is. I live by that and it seems to be working.