Like most kids, I grew up idolizing Michael Jordan and continue to work relentlessly to reach his iconic status on the court.
I like to get out in transition. That is one of my favorite aspects of the game.
Something that is unique to coaching young people is there is such a range of talent, skill development and personality. And it's important to coach age-appropriately. You want to instill the fundamentals, always. But the right fundamentals.
This is a fast-paced world we live in, especially the sports and entertainment industry. There is a constant demand for performance, for something new, something excellent. That doesn't just happen. You have to have enough inside to pour out.
I have had such a unique experience in the game. I got to experience the best of my craft, and I did that multiple times. There is nothing more I wish I could experience.
My coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, taught me to take more risks, because in basketball, if you overthink things, the moment will pass you by. That's good advice for life off the court, too.
One of my favorite things to do is teach kids to shoot a basketball. When they finally get it and their eyes light up, it's the greatest feeling.
There are so many - namely black and brown bodies - who have experienced a different America than what the mainstream American flag symbolizes.
I lived in a kind of a middle class home, and I didn't really have a lot of experience with the justice system or prisons or really being aware of that world.
My perception has changed from thinking if someone's in jail they're supposed to be, to there's a lot of factors that's not that simple.
I think it takes different types of winners to maintain a winning culture.
You have to be able to bounce back and deal with disappointment, failure and weaknesses, and a lot of that happens behind the scenes for teams that are very successful.
Culture in general wants to connect ethical issues with consumerism. And we can see that overflowing into something that is consumed so much, which is sports.
I walk with the Lord, just trusting day by day and week by week and month by month, what the next season holds and what the best next move for me is.
Whenever there's something that that needs to be done for my team, I kind of come alive and get turned on and want to get it done.
I don't want to ever change my mindset and expect less of myself as a defender.
Every time there's a competition, I want to be able to dominate it.
You never want to see people disrespect anything that stands for honor.
When you invest in something for so long and you stop and have nothing to fill that space, it can be more of a crisis of identity.
It feels really great to finally be able to have the moment of being drafted No. 1.
