I used to hate Boston.
I love Coach K's passion to coach his players and to coach the game. I examined and watched the interaction between him and his staff, along with the players, and was impressed how hard they played.
My mom tried to not let me see how much we were struggling, but I noticed it. I think that's what made me work harder. I saw how hard she was working, and I just wanted a better life for both of us.
Not too many people know what they want to do at 3 and then go do it.
There's a lot of talented guys, but at the end of the day, you've got to go out there and get it. It's really about who's competing and who wants it more on both ends of the floor.
I'm looking to try to do more out there and just taking advantage of the opportunities that I've been given.
The Celtics were always going to pick me No. 1, but Philly didn't know that.
All I used to want to do was shoot fadeaways like Kobe because he was my favorite player.
Growing up with videos and YouTube, being able to see content from the '90s - music and games - that really helped me stay connected with the time before me.
Each person's workout is really different. It's tailored to be what's most needed for them. Everybody's different.
School was very important. But I needed to watch basketball.
I don't have anything to eat in my house but chips and Gatorade.
It feels great just finally knowing where I'm going and have some place to call home. And I'm glad it's Boston.
I'm the biggest mama's boy ever, and I'm proud to say it.
The Single Mothers Program is something I would love to start if I'm fortunate enough to make it to the NBA and things like that.
No matter what team you're playing for, the ultimate goal is to be the last team standing.
There's no greater feeling, I would imagine, than winning a national championship in that one year and then hopefully going to the NBA.
Talent level, I feel like if I'm not the best, I'm one or two. I think it's just opportunity, the situation that you're in, and who's on your team. I think I've done all right.
Anytime I play another rookie, there's that extra edge.
I grew up watching LeBron and asking him to follow me back on Twitter, going to his camps. So just to be able to compete against a player like him and be a few shots away from beating him and his team to go to a championship is something I will always remember.
