“I had some shots that I felt like I should’ve made; I just didn’t make them. I’m not going to shoot the ball great every night.”

I enjoy playing at the heart of it is just a kid who really loves playing the game of basketball.

Winning takes precedence over all. There’s no gray area. No almosts.

Heroes come and go, but legends are forever.

We all know what flopping is when we see it. The stuff that you see is where guys aren’t really getting hit at all and are just flailing around like a fish out of water.

Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.

Everyting negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.

The people who truly know me know what I’m like. There have been people who try to say things that aren’t fair, and I check them. And then they don’t like me because I checked them.

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 don’t have to hear that criticism, that idotic criticism anymore.

If there were camera phones back in the day, the biggest athletes in the world would have had a lot of explaining to do.

I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success.

These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing chess.

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 don’t set out to make a really hot shoe, I set out to make a product that is true to where I am.

It’s not a question of if we make the playoffs; we will. And when we get there, I have no fear of anyone.

People just don’t understand how obsessed I am with winning.

The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.

We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.

My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times, but she was always there for me.

It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.

I think the reason why I am who I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.

I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

The harder I prepare, the luckier I seem to get.

My drive and passion will outweigh your hate! Nothing you can do to stop me. You only help me!