The respect from my peers is what means a lot to me. The guys I go up against each and every night. You know, to have their respect, I think that's huge. And that's what I care most about, to have the respect of my peers.
Now I'm just a threat. I'm a threat out there. Guys are running out at me, and I'm able to either give them a pump fake or let it fly. Guys are going over the screens, and I'm able to get into the lane and find my teammates a lot better. It just makes things a lot easier for me.
The future is something I'm looking forward to.
People should have the chance to say whatever they want, especially a guy like LeBron. He's huge, an icon. He should have an opinion if he wants to.
I've come a very long way, especially from my young career. From not always being the best guy on the team to just increasing my work ethic every single year, every single summer. Just seeing the hard work pay off, I think that's what's most gratifying for me.
My belief in God has been helping me play the way I'm playing. But for the most part, I've just been working on my game.
When I come off the ball screen, I'm always trying to draw another defender, so where I can get my teammates open, and if not, I can score the basketball.
I just want to do something special in Charlotte. I've been there eight years now, and we haven't really been consistent as far as winning. I just want to try to establish that culture at some point. That's what I want to do. I just want to make it a winning organization.
It's amazing now the amount of love we get around this city from all the Hornets' fans. Growing up, you really don't understand it. Now I'm really starting to realize what Hornets means here in Charlotte.
I love Charlotte. I'm more reserved and calm and laid back, and this city is slow.
Playing in an NBA game in Africa will be a special moment I'll remember for the rest of my life.
I'm not supposed to be here. A lot of people from where I'm from don't make it.
There's always doubts about me, and I always want to prove people wrong, so that's what I try to do.
They usually say as you get older, you can't get better, but that's not true. I'm living proof.
I felt like the best player on the court every night in college.
I dress myself. I don't feel any pressure to dress. I like what I like.
There were times I didn't know if I even belonged in the NBA. Everyone at this level is so good - bigger, stronger, faster.
I couldn't care less about big markets. That's not who I am.
I want to be in the playoffs every year.
For me, I love competing.
