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

I know what I can do and what I'm able to accomplish.

My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.

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.

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

You have to rely on your preparation. You got to really be passionate and try to prepare more than anyone else, and put yourself in a position to succeed, and when the moment comes you got to enjoy, relax, breathe and rely on your preparation so that you can perform and not be anxious or filled with doubt.

What happened in the past is just that, the past. Champion or not.