Athlete

I've proven I can play.

Sometimes it's about finding the right situation at the right time in this league.

There's a lot of guys in the NBA; it's about finding the right fit, a coach that has some trust in you that will play you night in and night out, consistently. Trying to find a right fit is the tough part.

Once you get out there and start playing basketball, whether the NBA or college or whatever arena you are playing in or who you are playing in front of, the juices start going, and you want to just go out there and play to the best of your abilities.

I think every NBA player is trying to prove himself every day.

Even though sometimes you don't get the minutes you want to, you've just got to continue to work hard and know that if you keep playing hard and doing the right things, then eventually things will turn your way.

A lot of NBA guys translate well when going to China because they're expected to score the basketball, while sometimes in Europe, you've got to fit into a system and not get as many opportunities to be ball dominant.

You've just got to keep playing and keep working hard to get where you're supposed to be.

I've had some difficulties, but I've also done some good things on defense. So it's just all about effort... You've got to take it personal and work as hard as you can on that end of the floor.

I've always been pretty confident in my abilities to play the game and that if I get an opportunity to play consistently and be a part of team, then I feel like I've always been able to produce.

My best friend in the pros is Brandon Davies, who I played with at BYU.

I've had opportunities to go out and play, but sometimes I haven't. It's been a mixture of both.

Basketball will come and go, but the person you are will always remain.

Some people see ESPN. They see the long shots. They see me scoring the basketball, but they don't show often too many assists - and I've been doing that my whole career, being able to get the ball to the guy at the right time.

I know I can play in the NBA, and I can be a very good player in the NBA.

People have heard about me, but they haven't heard about things my brother and my parents have gone through, and stories about growing up and living a dream come true.

You've just got to stay grounded, keep your head down, keep pushing and, when someone does call and wants you, be ready for your opportunity.

To be honest with you, I always thought I was going to be in the NBA.

I had a goal in mind and a dream, and I worked as hard as I possibly could and was eventually able to make it. And I think that's because I had that focus and that drive and never thought that I was going to fail.

People have different opinions of your career and how you've played and all that, and they're entitled to their opinions.