He credited his teammates, who he thanked in turn, with challenging him every day and driving him forward and making him a better player.

It represents a Bible verse I wear on my shoe. Philippians 4:13. It says 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.' It's also my mantra, how I get up for games and why I play the way I do.

You don't have to live anybody else's story.

Have a day off, which is very rare in our line of work, but that's something we like to do. Like I said, it's a nice way to take your mind off the game and just go out and relax and have fun.

This was an unbelievable experience.

I'd rather be a non-All-Star playing in the Western Conference finals than an All-Star who's sitting at home in May.

I'm not the guy who's afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that.