Physically I feel pretty good; that's the main key, is just making sure your body is ready to play every night since you play so many games and I feel like I'm there.

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.

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.

I got good grades but no particular comment stands out in my memory, I'm afraid. I was one of those annoying and rather boring model pupils.

We overload in our workouts so that the game slows down in real life. It helps you become a smarter basketball player.

I learned how quickly I actually released my shot off the dribble. I know that's something I work on, and really use in games, but I didn't know exactly how quick it was, down to like the millisecond.

If you're not prepared to give some truly independent thought to what this world is all about, then what is the point of being alive?