I have the loving support of my girlfriend who still attends Wake Forest and is nearing graduation. She helps me cope with the everyday rigors of being an NBA player.

The only nickname I've ever had is Merlin, like the magician. I don't know why.

I'm not going anywhere. You can print that wherever you want to. I'm here and I'm a Spur for life.

Competition is great for everyone. Sports can teach you so much at an early age, including camaraderie and sportsmanship. Competition aspect is something I've always been big on - I always wanted to compete in something. It was swimming for many years, then I moved on to basketball. I had to find a way to channel my competitive energy, so I'm lucky that basketball worked out for me.

Karl Malone used a lot of veteran stuff that I thought was cool.

Stephon Marbury is the bomb. He is going to be so good.

They say I have no emotions, but I'm excited even if you can't see it.