I just realized that basketball and going to the NBA was a possibility, and that's something that I want to use to better my family and possibly help the world if I can.
I wanted to be a dentist when I was younger. But then I started to get big and realized that my hands were so big, I'd kind of scare the little kids away.
It's homework. It sucks.
I'd be lying if I said that it didn't suck to see Durant doing so well.
I could've signed with a team after Portland cut me and just sat on the bench and collected paychecks, but that's not my style. That just seems really unethical. Besides, money doesn't matter to me. I've got enough money.
When I was in Portland, there were some dark times for me.
For a lot of guys in this league, it's confidence - once they play a year or two, they start to figure it out.
There's been so many times when I've heard people not pulling for me. So I just play and try not to think about it.
I just like to hang out with friends.
There's more to life than basketball, and at some point, it's going to end anyway.
Just basketball in general in Indiana is just huge, so that's everybody's getaway. That's our main thing, to think about the history. Obviously, Larry Bird is a very, very big part of that.
I don't want to be one of those guys that people just talk about. I'm not good with people talking about me. I'd rather be the guy that just goes out and proves himself, and there's nothing left to say.
My favorite player, growing up, was David Robinson. He was really the first person that I actually knew about and actually watched.
I'm not really worried about individual stats.
When I was out there on the floor, I think I did pretty good for myself... I've never really had enough time to play and actually improve.
I've been strong my whole entire life.
Fundamentals - everybody has that. I definitely have that.
It's a game. Don't put too much pressure on yourself that you can't have fun.
I've played against LaMarcus Aldridge, and he kills me every time.
Marking success, for me, is walking onto a court and just walking off healthy, no matter if it is one minute or two minutes.
