I expect to be there. |
I had a turnover and three missed shots down the stretch. I just have to make sure I calm my nerves. |
I have to feel that nobody can stop me scoring, that nobody can keep me off the boards. Every person should feel that way. First of all, it gives me confidence, and when things get down, I still have that mental state that I missed shots, but he didn't stop me. |
I haven't won on my birthday since college, so it's good to play hard and get a win by double figures. |
I just appreciate the battle that we had. I was trying to stop him, he was trying to stop me, and all in all it was just a great competition. |
I just hope he wants to come in and contribute to the best of his ability. I hope he buys into what we're trying to do here and what we're trying to do with this season. |
I just think it's concentration. I spent a great deal of my time shooting free throws. As many jump shots as I take, I try to shoot as many free throws. |
I know I'm a good person. I do my job. I know I'm a professional, and if I do the right things, people will respect me. No matter where it is, as long as I'm playing basketball, as long as I'm in the NBA, that's all that matters. |
I really just don?t go into the gym thinking about my status or my stature. That is one of those things that you might say you want, but once it happens ? you can?t stand it. |
I think ... guys are really hungry to bring some prestige back. |
I think coach knows I can make plays. He wanted to get me over the hump with plays like that because we play of lot of games where we're in that situation. |
I think it's (the national team selection) a little bigger. |
I think it's (the national team selection) a little bigger. Having a chance to be a part of the world's elite as opposed to the league's, I think it's a little more special. |
I think this team has a good chemistry going for it right now. In the long run, it's going to be us. We understand that. We can just play with each other and not worry about anything, just worry about winning. |
I will gladly come back. [Given] the direction we are taking, I have the chance to be the leader of a promising young team that can really be a solid competitor. |