My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.

When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game.

For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball.