Playing 82 games is a haul, and with eight or nine exhibition games, it's a long process. You've got to take care of your body and make sure you're getting your work in and staying healthy throughout the whole season.
I love L.A. You definitely can't beat the weather, and being close to the beach is nice. It's a good town.
My entire career, everybody says I need to punch somebody.
Hard fouls are a part of playoff basketball, and I think that's how basketball should be. I don't take those fouls personally.
Partnering with EA Sports and being on the cover of 'NCAA 10 is' very exciting. And to be on the list of guys who have been on the cover before me is exciting.
One of my favorite games of all time was on Nintendo 64 - 'NFL Blitz.' I don't know why, I just loved that game - being able to hit people after the play and stuff was always fun.
During the playoffs, I tone down the Internet usage.
I bought my parents a house. Then I bought myself a Rolex. My brother forced me to do it, but I'm glad he did.
I get that question almost more than any other. Once people feel a little comfortable, they're always like, 'So, what, uh, uh, what, um, what's your ethnicity?'
Coach Capel's got style. He's always got fresh Nikes on. He's got some pretty sweet suits.
I think a lot of people have the idea that all I do is dunk and all I do is make layups.
Food is a big part of my life.
You just have to know that there's people watching you, and you've got to be a positive role model and not put yourself in bad situations.
I was a big fan of Shaq when I was little, but I don't think I'm going to play too much like him, though.
L.A.'s been my home.
I just like to be alone sometimes and think.
I think everybody's ideal is to have a wonderful career with one franchise, like Kobe and Tim Duncan.
That's the good thing about sports - it's very clear-cut. You either win, or you don't.
I want to be a Hall of Famer, have an impact on my franchise, and you can do all of that by winning a championship.
Me personally, I'm always going to lead by example first. But there are moments where I need to use my voice and go up to a guy and get my message across.
