I wouldn't limit myself to nothing. I feel like I am limitless.
If you play bad, people are going to let you know.
I respect everybody who goes to Kentucky. You know that once you sign with Kentucky, the same thing with Duke. You know each and every night it's going to be a team's Super Bowl. You're going to get their best.
Just because you miss shots, you can't doubt yourself. It's easier said than done.
It was a culture shock at first, moving from Michigan to Mississippi. But it ended up being the best decision I ever made.
For me, when I was in high school, that was my ultimate dream, was to make it to the NBA.
There's no nights off in the NBA. That's what makes it so special. That's why everyone loves the game.
I didn't understand going to practice two hours early, going hard in practice, and then staying an extra hour after that. But once I started doing it, my game didn't feel right if I didn't do it.
My whole career except for the NBA, I've been a winner. I want to get back to that.
I like to think of myself as somebody who heals fast and can play through pain, but I'm not going to rush it at the same time. A sprained ankle, those are things I can fight through.
I'd like to build a superteam. I'd like the superteam to come to me.
I seen an interview with Kobe; he said what separated him from a lot of people was everyone thought 30 points was a lot. He said he never set himself a limit, and that always sticks in my head. He said he'd score 100 if he could. So he never had a limit, I don't put a limit on anything.
I want to be the best in life. In all parts in life, not just basketball.
I always try to outsmart my defender.
I think Phoenix is a place where people see the potential. They see the young core that we have. They see the fan base, the wonderful city.
These first few years, it's more trying to figure it out. What's going on in the NBA? Where do I fit in? Then my second year, I'm a player. 'Can he actually start?' I played pretty well my second year. My third year, now I gotta solidify myself. Now I'm here, and it's about winning for me.
If it's playmaking, I'll do that. If it's scoring I'll do that. I'm trying to figure out that balance.
I'm growing into my manhood body.
That's something I pride myself on, playing every single game.
It's tough at first. You realize in the NBA, it's not easy. Each and every night, you're playing against that player that was the best high school player, that player that was the best player on his college team.
