“I want to be one of the best players in the league before I finish playing. I've got the talent and the heart and the right mindset to accomplish that goal. I know I can do it.”

“We’re going to be a great team some day. And in order for us to do great things, I have to step up and have monster nights.”

“It just feels good to know we’re building something here.”

“I think I have the mental toughness to succeed.”

“I’m trying to learn something from every one of those guys I play against, trying to learn their different styles.”

“I want to work on my jump shots—staying in my range, though. I just want to work on my overall game, everything.”

”I can do better. I am tough on myself, but I know what I need to do. I expect a lot of myself."

“I have confidence in myself.”

“When I started out, nobody knew me.”

"Character has been in me, the way I am. I’m not going to change because I have money.”

”I feel like I belong.’’

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