Play because it's fun, and not to become a pro. If your goal is to become pro, the best way to realize that is by loving what you do.

I was never supposed to play in college, let alone the NBA, so I always feel like I have something to prove. No one ever expected me to be here, so that feeling of being an underdog is ingrained in me. It's a natural part of my consciousness.

Basketball isn't as popular in Canada as it is in the US. Hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada.

The guys that improve every year are those that are always adding something to their game.

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.

I don't care what other people say. I fight every day to be the best player I can.

Leadership is possible in all different ways, and in all different areas of life. Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.