“My role is to make sure we're moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists and providing leadership.”

“I'm focused on the task that lies ahead for us.”

"I grew up in front of these people, and now they are seeing me as an ‘older’ young man."

"I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship.”

"Everyting negative—pressure, challenges—is all an opportunity for me to rise.”

“I’m playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition—that’s what I’ve always wanted.”

“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.”

“Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like. But I made my decision.”

“My parents are my backbone. Still are. They’re the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.”

“What I’m doing right now, I’m chasing perfection.”

"As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be."

"I dont want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant."

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