Determination Over Negativity is a belief that anything is possible no matter who you are or where you come from.
It's not always going to be perfect but to have your teammates have your back through the ups and downs, it means the world.
People make fun of Utah nightlife, but it's actually dope. I love it.
I'm always willing to do whatever it takes.
I've never been the top dog. I've always been the underdog. And that's why I relate so much to Utah, because we're underdogs, we're overlooked, kind of thought of as an afterthought.
What's special about Salt Lake, it's a small, tight-knit, close community.
When you take away everything else, 'Star Wars' is really an underdog story. Even Luke came from humble beginnings, and he ended up being one of the most powerful Jedi out there.
I want to be the best teammate I can be, the fastest learner, the hardest worker, and just go out there in any way that I can help in each game.
It's not like I'm the lead actor or anything. But it's really cool to be in a Steven Soderbergh movie.
When we're playing at home in Utah, breakfast is really the only meal at which I allow myself to be a little unhealthy. So it's usually pancakes, waffles, eggs, and bacon. I like to keep that consistent. For lunch and dinner, I will have Caesar salad.
It's pretty cool to see the people I'm reaching throughout the entire world. It's special.
I'm on a no-gummy bear or juice diet, and my body feels like it's dying on the inside.
We play with guys who don't care who scores the most, who rebounds the most... We play with guys who genuinely want to win.
When I was a kid, my favorite event was the Slam Dunk Contest.
I grew up around a lot of the major leaguers, guys like David Wright, Pedro Martinez, Jose Reyes, and I think that's what really helped me. You see the routine they get, the humility they have.
I'm a very, very impatient person when it comes to breaking news.
I'm from New York. You walk by, you bump somebody and they give you a look. There's always an attitude.
It's easy to give back to people who are so genuine and kind.
During the season, I'm always locked in one gear, ready to play basketball, always keeping my guard up.
I was the lead recruiter at Louisville. I think I signed four or five guys before I left.
