Every sound in the gym is so fantastic. The screams of the fans, the whistle of the ref, the teammates calling to each other, the sounds of the ball touching the wooden floor, the sneakers touching the floor, and the sounds of the fight, the muscle and the sweat. Oh, and the last one-when the ball goes through the net. Don't laugh at my sensitivity and romanticism - those sounds really attract me.

If you're going to learn a new language, you can't try to be perfect. You'll stop yourself from talking. You just have to let go.

Everybody is improving but I am improving slowly, which seemingly widens our distance.

Kobe's heart is as strong as his muscles.

I'm just one of the 1.3 billion Chinese.

Sports teach you how to be quick. Injuries teach you how to slow down.

I am a basketball player, and I would like to focus my energy on basketball. The other things, I would rather not do. It is not something I am greatly interested in, but I know it is my responsibility.