I just take what comes to me. If the drive is there, Im going to take it. If its not there, Ill take a pull-up shot. Im a confident player down the stretch and I feel like I can make the play when I have to.

A lot of guys look toward me for leadership. I feel like I can provide some of that.

Man, there's a lot of pressure when you put on that Kansas uniform with the high expectations everyone has.

Playoff basketball ... you've got to treat every possession like it's your last.

I don't think Kobe is the best player. I'm the best player.

Once people start making comparisons to a player of the past, they want you to be that player. I try to go out there and create my own image, my own style, my own type of game. Right now I can't even think of one guy I've been compared to.

At the end of the day, the ultimate goal is winning the ballgame.