This league is so competitive and I have an understanding and appreciation for that. For me, it's that competitiveness and competitive spirit that I think at times brings out the best in me.
I have a ton of respect for Fred Van Vleet.
I am a very opinionated person and I have stuff that I believe in. But I've always struggled to find my niche amidst it all.
I mean, some of the shots I take now I wouldn't have dreamed of taking when I first put on a Heat uniform. I would've been like, 'Who am I to take that shot?' Some undrafted guy who averaged nine points a game his senior year in college.
The Internet can be deceiving. Don't believe everything your read. Or you see.
The NBA is a predominately black league. And me kind of being the anomaly in that sense, I've always tried to commit myself to being an ally and taking those necessary steps.
In years and generations down the line, there's going to be a right and wrong side of history, and I certainly want to be on the right side.
It's my job to make shots. But the big shift is that I understand it's actually my job to take these shots.
I do like Miami weather, but I miss the seasons a little bit too.
Something I always wanted to do was take care of my family.
I mean, you never want to limit yourself or what you're capable of.
A lot of times in coaching, that's more than half the battle, to get people that are willing to buy in because they trust you and understand that you're genuine in your motivations.
I still want to have the reputation of kind of being a quiet hardworking type of guy.
I'm pretty unassuming, at least I think. I'm tall, but other than that, that's where it stops.
Before Williams, what I wanted more than anything was a Division I offer. Not getting it, and going to Williams, and embracing that, I guess... it sounds corny, but that gave me respect for the game.
Sometimes the ball is just not going to go in. That's just the reality. You got to be able to let go of the result sometimes, and just know and trust that you're doing the right things.
I had a couple of different workouts I'd do. One routine was 250 shots. I'd try to get a friend rebound for me. I'd count them.
I went undrafted, played summer league with the Heat. I got to training camp three weeks straight and I didn't make a shot, whether live or pickup, coach in the gym or not.
I'll tell anybody, I think the seacoast in the summer is as good as it gets.
I've learned that you don't want to expect anything or feel that you're owed anything.
