I thought it was normal to recycle pants and shoes from your older cousins. That was just my way of life. At the end of the month, there was not much food in the refrigerator and you're hoping the first comes so food can come again. You never forget those things.

Scouts have always been surprised by the way I'm able to move at my size. How fast and agile I am.

If we play hard and we compete, we match up with any team. I feel like we have the personnel to go all the way.

I love Greek mythology, I love gladiators, I love war stuff.

I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart; whenever I step on the floor, I play for that person.

After Sandy hit, my wife and I saw pictures of the devastation following the hurricane in the news. We immediately wanted to find a way to assist those in need.

The coaches are working with me every day. And if you feel like the coach is behind you, you'll take some chances.?