I think I learned more than most rookies learned just because the stuff with injuries and everything like that. But I think I had great vets who taught me the system quick. Most stories I hear is, most rookies get left on their own because the vets have got their business to take care of, but with me, I felt like we were all connected.
Anyone that's your competitor is going to think that they're better.
I wear hats and hoodies so it's kind of hard to see me. I stay low-key. That's the way I am.
In high school, I told my trainer Keith I wanted to be the No. 1 player in the country and the No. 1 draft pick.
I'm a versatile point guard who is unselfish and can score at all three levels.
No. 1 is big for me because I've been dreaming about it all my life.
When I'm on the court, I feel at peace, really. It feels like my home. I'm always thinking of something creative to do, like trick shots or something like that. It's just something about the basketball court that touches me; it makes me feel like nothing is wrong on the court.
College, by far, was the best time of my life. Just being able to go there right now and not worry about paying bills and all that and just having fun.
Most people don't know I like to block shots. I'm going to be a big point guard out there. So just come in and prove myself. Just show why I belong on this stage.
I'm just trying to look at different ways to see how the ball can go in the hoop.
I'm just out there supporting my teammates, but when I'm out there, I'm going to lay it out on the line.
Everything is a learning experience, both good and bad that happen to you. You take what happens and learn from it. That's how I look at everything, the good and bad. You learn about it, and you improve.
I'm just trying to be the best teammate I can possibly be.
Right now, I've really started to just go out there and showcase my full ability, but it's going to be a surprise. That's why you don't see me on social media right now posting videos of me shooting and everything: because I want it to be special when I come back. I want to have people guessing, so it's going to be good.
Always, I'm a competitor. Growing up, it's the same thing. I always wanted to compete and show how good I am. I did it in college to get the No. 1 pick, and now that I'm here, I'm going to keep getting better to prove I'm one of the best guards and players in the league. It's a long, slow grind, so I'm just taking my time every day.
Being able to play together, we're going to motivate each other; we're going to help each other out. I think it would be something special.
The fans here are great. I think that energy is just going to carry over to how I play on the court and just give me a little boost of energy.
I think that's the biggest thing, just helping me grow on and off the court. It's always what I've been about, and I think that's special.
I used to do crazy tricks. I would stand on the seat, wheelies, stuff like that.
I believe I fill in every box on both ends of the floor.
