I still miss my mom every day, but when I see the smiles on the faces of the people that I help I know I am honoring her legacy.
Anytime that your name is up in a trade, I'm sure it can affect you mentally, and that obviously carries over to the court.
I like being the hated one.
I was playing tackle football in the street at five years old. Always being physical. Always being tough, just like a man's man. It was just always about being tough.
I was one of those guys who wasn't supposed to make it in this league.
I am very excited about playing for Mr. Ballmer.
Being traded and moving teams, it's difficult, especially when you have families.
You're never prepared to lose anybody in your family.
I mean, this is basketball, you have a lot of different teammates and you move around a lot, to find true friends is something special.
You only get one mom.
I'm an aggressive player. I always have been.
You have to stay locked in. You're so locked in on guarding your guy you figure when the ball goes up the bigs are going to get it. But the possessions not over until you get the rebound.
We can't beat any team by ourselves.
It starts on the defensive end, but it's also just the ball movement and holding everyone accountable.
It comes with experience and learning and knowing the game. It's not necessarily about sticking your chest out and saying, 'I'm tough.'
I think there are things you can do to toughen yourself up.
Having kids, any time you can help kids, it's something that's close to my heart.
I started Athletes vs Cancer as a way to honor my mother, but now giving back has become a part of who I am, and more importantly, this is a key value I hope to pass on to my own sons.
My mom was my rock, my confidant and my best friend. She was an elementary school teacher who worked with students with disabilities and she lived every day giving back to her family and her community.
Every one of us has the ability to raise awareness, volunteer, educate our friends and family, and give back to our communities.
