It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice
Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.
If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.
You always have to be on edge. You always have to take every practice, every game, like it is your last.
You just stay patient, that's all.
People just don't understand how obsessed I am with winning.
Each moment of my life I was dreaming of how great I could be, and continued working hard. Each time I closed my eyes I could see me shining bright like a sun.
I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.
These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess.
I'm chasing perfection.
I've pretty much done all I can here and, you know, God will carry me the rest of the way, so I'm pretty comfortable with that.
The party's just getting started. This is where the fun starts.
Basketball is my refuge, my sanctuary. I go back to being a kid on the playground. When I get here, it's all good.
My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.
The motivation for me is just the game itself, just playing the game the right way and trying to win, compete every time I step out there on the floor. That's motivation enough for me to go out there and play well.
I enjoy playing at the heart of it is just a kid who really loves playing the game of basketball.
Dear Basketball, From the moment I started rolling my dad's tube socks and shooting imaginary game-winning shots ... I fell in love with you.
I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that's what I've always wanted.
It doesn't bother me at all. Do I hold any hard feelings? Not at all, ... Life is too short to sit around and hold grudges. I don't hold any whatsoever.
I'm focused on the task that lies ahead for us.
My role is to make sure we're moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists and providing leadership.
The guy said NBA players are one in a million, ... I said, 'Man, look, I'm going to be that one in a million.
I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship.
When I'm finished playing, I want people to say, 'He handled this well, he kept his cool.'
