I wanted to become one of the best guards in the NBA. In order to accomplish that, I had to increase the intensity of my workouts.

When I was 16 years old I led the team in scoring. I would attack, attack, attack and that is something I think you are just born with, I really do.

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

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 wanted to become one of the best guards in the NBA. In order to accomplish that, I had to increase the intensity of my workouts.

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.

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.