I have a tendency, especially when I'm playing with great players, to try and get them the ball.

If every basketball player worked as hard as I did, I'd be out of a job

When I think of my career, I can't help but think of the kid with his ball, falling in love.

It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.

What really excited me at the end was the challenge of being the best I can be and prolonging my best level and playing against the best players in the world. But now that I don't have the opportunity to play against the best players in the world when it counts, in front of fans, it doesn't excite me as much.

I am not too accusatorial or defensive by nature. I have always been kind of philosophical about it, remembering that it is just a game. People take these things too seriously.

Anytime you play a finalist it's going to be a challenge.