Determination Over Negativity is a belief that anything is possible no matter who you are or where you come from.

It's not always going to be perfect but to have your teammates have your back through the ups and downs, it means the world.

I don't like being told what you're good at. I'd rather hear what I didn't do.

I'm on a no-gummy bear or juice diet, and my body feels like it's dying on the inside.

People make fun of Utah nightlife, but it's actually dope. I love it.

I've never been the top dog. I've always been the underdog. And that's why I relate so much to Utah, because we're underdogs, we're overlooked, kind of thought of as an afterthought.

I'm probably not supposed to say this, but the truth is, there were so many times when I thought about quitting basketball, even when I was at Louisville. My freshman year, I shot 18 for 72 from three.

I'm able to defend. A lot of guys don't have that willingness to defend and I think as a guard who's undersized - that's what everybody says; I'm undersized - I'm able to defend and willing to defend and bring that.

Women have to be protected more.

I can't have no assists and five turnovers. If you have no assists and five turnovers, you have to look yourself in the mirror and figure out how to adjust.

I couldn't shoot and I couldn't score in high school. All I could do is dunk and play defense.

I'm always willing to do whatever it takes.

There are shoes in my closet that people would go crazy over. That's where my giving back comes in. I might never wear these shoes, but some kids would go crazy for them.

When you take away everything else, 'Star Wars' is really an underdog story. Even Luke came from humble beginnings, and he ended up being one of the most powerful Jedi out there.

I think you should invest in a company that you really enjoy working with and being with.

When I was a kid, my favorite event was the Slam Dunk Contest.

I'm a very, very impatient person when it comes to breaking news.

I know guys in the league say, 'Oh yeah, I love X, Y, Z city.' But man, I genuinely love Utah.

Sometimes those shots I take won't go in but I'm going to continue to take the same shots.

I was never able to be a part of U.S.A. Basketball in high school or college. So for me, it's a privilege.

I grew up around a lot of the major leaguers, guys like David Wright, Pedro Martinez, Jose Reyes, and I think that's what really helped me. You see the routine they get, the humility they have.

I'm from New York. You walk by, you bump somebody and they give you a look. There's always an attitude.

It's easy to give back to people who are so genuine and kind.

Everybody likes to look at the end goal, but when you sit back and reflect, I played on Team U.S.A. That's incredible for me. I think that in itself is amazing.

I have a tendency to freak myself out.

You never know when this can be gone. It's sad to say, but with all the injuries around the league, it can be gone in a blink of an eye.

I didn't think I was going to be drafted, to be honest. I'm so serious. I mean, wholeheartedly, too. I don't know. I didn't realize it, probably, until about a week and a half, two weeks before the Draft.

My mom raised me.

During the season, I'm always locked in one gear, ready to play basketball, always keeping my guard up.

Growing up, my mom used essential oils in our home, so I've always noticed the benefits and now incorporate them in my daily routine.

If you do happen to get a scholarship or get a few offers, don't choose the school that is the biggest school. Choose the one that's right for you. Go somewhere you're needed, not where you're wanted.

I never expected to be in the NBA, to be here, let alone to have my own shoe in my second year.

I'm focusing on the day to day and all the accolades will come.

We're putting Utah in a different light. I'm glad to be a part of that. We're all glad to be a part of that. My friends want to come here. When I was a kid, that wasn't the case. That's where I'm trying to get Utah to. I want people to see what we have because it's a great place.

It's been like that my whole life. AAU to high school to college, I've always responded when people get on me.

We play with guys who don't care who scores the most, who rebounds the most... We play with guys who genuinely want to win.

I want to be the best teammate I can be, the fastest learner, the hardest worker, and just go out there in any way that I can help in each game.

It's not like I'm the lead actor or anything. But it's really cool to be in a Steven Soderbergh movie.

It's pretty cool to see the people I'm reaching throughout the entire world. It's special.

I was the lead recruiter at Louisville. I think I signed four or five guys before I left.

I have so many special memories from the camps I went to when I was growing up.

Everybody asks me if I've always been a sneakerhead. No. I was never a sneakerhead until I had the money to be a sneakerhead.

I've seen guys who had the craziest amount of talent growing up and let that hype and whatnot and the money go to their head.

I join other players in calling for all teams to take a stand. We should not be subject to hate speech or racist acts at any time, and definitely not in our arenas.

As a kid, my favorite subject was recess. Why? Because I could go play basketball.

The biggest thing I've been working on his just finding the open man.

I'm just trying to find ways to continue to pass and continuing to be consistent in every aspect of my game.

I know I've got a lot more to learn, so I'm just taking it game by game.

You know, it's a long season and hopefully a long career.

Being patient is one of the big things I've focused on.