"I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition - that's what I've always wanted."
"Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
"What I'm doing right now, I'm chasing perfection."
"As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be."
"My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40."