My dream was to become a rec league coach. That's what I wanted to do. I wanted to stay home and help the kids out and be a coach.

I've learned what it feels like to lose, believe me. But I think, in the end, that is just going to make winning that much better.

I want to show people who I really am, especially aspiring basketball players who want to be at this level. That's what I'm about.

This means the world to me that you guys are here with me celebrating with me. Thank you. Thank you. I can’t express it enough.

It's all about knowing the balance, because I like to remain somewhat of a mystery. You need to have that, you know what I mean?

I just want to grow spiritually with the Lord. I'm keeping strong at it, just trying to make my walk with faith a little better.

I like to sit on things and digest them and then I'll figure out my next move, but I never said I was right for doing anything.

If it's controversy out there, or if it's some false stories out there, I want to clear it up. That's just what I'm all about.

My acting coach I've got here, Richard Lawson, he's been doing good, just telling me to calm down sometimes and just be me.

I like the nucleus that we have. I'm excited. I want to be here as long as possible. It's like family. I love being here.

In the game of basketball, I play first off because I love it. I love to have fun. I love to run up and down the court.

I've just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don't think I'm ahead of anybody.

I'm not going to act like I'm this person that I'm not, because I operate bad in that space, you know what I'm saying?

I've got a long way to go to being the ultimate best, but I think my time is now. And I'm starting to enter my prime.

Last, I just want to thank God again. He's the first and the last. Alpha and Omega. I thank you for saving my life.

I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.

If I'm educated and passionate about a topic, I'll answer the question. But I also know when to shut the hell up.

I fell so many times and got back up. I been through the toughest times with my family, but I’m still standing.

My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I'm in things for the right reasons.

I just loved being in the gym. It was tough at times. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I'm glad I stuck with it.

I feel as though I've proved myself these last five years that I can be one of the top players in the league.

I learned how to pass when I was real young. That's one thing I always knew how to do was find the open man.

Chemistry is important. If you like your teammates, it's going to be easier to play with them on the court.

Music has always been a big part of my life. It's kind of like a refuge for me. I just use it to get away.

I want to have some stuff that I keep for myself, my friends, my family, my loved ones. That's how I view.

I'm just more content with myself. Like, if I've got something to say, I want to get it off of my chest.

With a versatile player, there's no spot on the court you can't pass him the ball. You can do anything.

I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I'm going to keep playing basketball.

I would describe my style as off the wall. I like stuff that doesn't match. I just like to stand out.

We're talking too much about what goes on in the stands, nothing about what goes on on the court.

If I'd gone straight to the NBA, I don't think I would have been ready as a player or a person.

I've learned that it's harder to try to put on this goody two-shoes persona when that's not me.

I want people to know what they didn't know about me. I just wanted them to know the real side.

No lie, just had one of the best times of my life at Rucker park..wow! I love NYHarlem waddup.

My style has changed and evolved mainly because I've grown to have more confidence in myself.

I'm here to shine a bright light. I'm not here to be a guy of death. I just like 'KD' better.

I'm going to show you my faults, I'm going to show you my insecurities, I'm going to be real.

I'm going to let you know the real, and I'm going to let you know the real as I can about me.

I know that the hard work got me here. And the day I stop working hard, this can all go away.

You know, I think more people should watch women's basketball. It'd do so much for the game.

Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!

The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.

I play basketball. I can't control the media, the way I play. I can't control all of it.

I like what I like, I am who I am, I know what I want to do, you know what I'm saying?

I'm not trying to be like what I thought an NBA player is supposed to be growing up.

I love Oklahoma. The fans have been with me every night. What more can you ask for?

All the support from all my friends, All my family over the years, I appreciate it.

I Tweeted Keri Hilson the other day and she actually wrote back! I was so excited.

For me, as a 14-year-old aspiring to be in the NBA, I wanted to hear from players.

I look at my jersey and see the NBA logo, I'm like, 'I didn't think I'd be here.'