I'm playing; I'm here. I'm going to fight until they tell me they don't want me anymore.

My free time at home is usually spent emailing, listening to music, reading and talking on the phone. I wish I was on the phone less, but I have been fortunate to stay in touch with so many incredible friends.

I learned at a young age to dribble with both hands, and that allows me to be more creative when I go against bigger and stronger opponents.

I used to collect hockey cards. It was like Vegas at my school. You'd go to school with your box of cards, and at recess and lunchtime there were all these games we'd play.

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

You have good games, you have bad games. You have good years, you have bad years. I have always been kind of philosophical about that.

My approach has been that a player with determination and a willingness to work harder than anyone else can accomplish anything. It's a simple formula. I've found it works.