At the end of the day, we all want to win, so everybody has to sacrifice when you want to be a part of something special.
That's what I am trying to be, just trying to affect the game any way possible, rebounding, getting a block, or trying to get a stop even when your shot isn't falling, because, at the end of the day, all that matters is whether you win or lose.
You gotta have confidence in yourself first before anybody else will. I've always had that.
Kobe Bryant was the reason I started playing basketball - always was and will be my favorite player of all time. I love the way he could get his shot off, his footwork down in the post, just his determination to be the best player.
I play the best and have the most fun when the stage is brightest.
I was fortunate enough to make it to where I want to be. There could be other kids as talented or more talented than me in whatever they want to be but don't have the resources to pursue their dream. Maybe they have to get a job instead to help their mom with the bills.
If somebody was to ask me who is the best rookie, I would tell them I was.
Once you get to the tournament, it's like, win or go home.
Because I grew up in a single parent home with my mom, growing up, things weren't always the best.
Guys are going to be physical, especially with me being the young guy. That tends to happen a lot. It's just guys trying to be stronger and bigger than me, so they're just trying to be more physical.
It's been a dream come true, you know, just making it to the NBA and being drafted by a great franchise like Boston.
I still think it's mind-blowing when famous people know who I am.
I'm a pretty good free-throw shooter, so getting fouled is a good thing.
Every time I shoot, I think it's going in. I get upset when it doesn't.
I just enjoy playing in the big moments, in the big games.
Man, I'm always going to back up my teammates.
My relationships with the Duke coaches were the best, and they made me a priority.
I don't really think about it. I just try to find my opportunity and then attack.
I dreamed of having big moments and having a big role. That obviously came a lot sooner than I thought.
Obviously understand what's at stake, and keep going. You just have to keep going, keep playing.
