I want to continue to expand my game a little more, build my body and work on staying strong so I can play the way I've been playing, and holding my ground the way I've been holding my ground.

Nobody had faith in me when I got here except my team. That's what carried me through all the transition problems and adjustments and everything.

I'm doing my job. I'm doing what's expected out of me, and I'm proud of the way I've been able to perform and contribute.

If our minds and hearts are into it, we can be a heck of a team. We can beat anybody.

I'm not the number-one guy here ... if it translates to winning, I don't mind taking a step back as far as roles.

I just need to get more aggressive and let my teammates feel all that energy and all that emotion.

The NBA is tough. Everybody plays hard and every game is vital.