Athlete

I played basketball when I was little because it was fun for me. It still is now. I just love it. I have a passion for it.

I just have to move forward and keep working on my game and getting better.

I'm not one of the guys in the league for the fame. I'm here so I can take of my family, my mom, my friends and take care of myself.

You just go out there and try to compete and try to make a play for your teammates.

At the end of the day, we all know what the Jordan logo means, and you can't take anything away from that. But it's pretty cool to have my own logo on a Jordan shoe.

It's just the game itself that drives me. I just want to be able to compete at a high level.

I could have gone to a bigger school. I use it as motivation going to a school that loved me. I wanted to put them on the map and show everyone that you don't need to go to a top school to make it in the NBA.

My motivation wasn't really to get a $95 million contract, you know?

I want the kids to know that it's not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA. I just want to influence them to work hard and do whatever they want to do in life, whether it's to be a basketball player or scientist... if they believe in themselves, they can do anything.

I'm trying to see what way I could lead so when the opportunity comes, it won't just hit me in the face.

I love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I'll be happy.

I remember being a teenager and watching 40-year-old Michael Jordan compete in his final All-Star game.

When I'm away from basketball, I hang out with my friends, chill, and that's about it.

I just think repetition and getting the game reps shooting the ball in games really helps, rather than just practicing. You can get game timing.

That's how I grew up. Just play defense - and make a basket.

Winning is motivation.

I don't eat the same meal or at the same time every single day. You get tired of that real quick. I just try to make sure whatever I'm eating is fresh and clean and good for my body. That's about it.

I've been working hard to be one of the focal points in the NBA, one of the top guys.

I'm just going out there to do my role, the same role - defense first - and then see how the ball turns out on the offensive end.

I rarely eat breakfast because of our schedule, actually. If I do, though, I'll try to do an egg-white omelet with some bell peppers and mushrooms. Maybe a side of a bunch of different fruits.