When you got people behind you, you can do whatever.
Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people.
Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!
I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.
My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much, I love playing it, I just never thought I'd make it to college, NBA, or be standing up here today. It is a surreal feeling. So many people doubted me and motivated me. I failed so many times and got back up. I got through the toughest times with my family, but I'm still standing.
The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.
I always want to win because I never want to sit out on the sidelines outside.
Work harder than your opponent.
I'm not a guy that's going to brag or feel like I'm better than the group.
I've just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don't think I'm ahead of anybody.
I play because I have fun. The vets of this team, I just wanted to say thanks to them. You guys mean so much to me. I can have a terrible day and walk in the gym and have Hasheem smile at me. That will change my day.
