The NBA is a big family, and I think of all these rookies as my brothers. I still believe I am blue collar among the All-Stars.

First of all, I'm not buff enough. I got pushed away from the basket. And even when I didn't, I couldn't get anyone to throw me a pass.

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

I think I'll stick to what I'm used to, my principles, and that is team Number 1 and individual Number 2.

I understand basketball is not my entire life. It's only a part of my life. And there are a lot of other things that interest me a great deal ... other goals to seek, and this is how I have balance in life.

Hometown is like my quilts. Sometimes when you are in sweet dreams, you don't feel it's comfortable.

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