I think coaches really do matter because they see the game, and we just play the game from a different point of view, so they're able to give us a lot of tips and a lot of pointers, and I think coaches are really, really important.

Kobe is amazing. He's extremely competitive.

I'm always excited about life in general.

Big Brother makes a game where it's competitive, not just a handicap match. Mentally, physically, strategically, emotionally, it's an even match. When you compete 100%, it's a real competition.

I feel like I let people know I'm not a toy.

I feel like I had a great career. Had some big games... I feel like I had a great time.

Prodigy was definitely family... It definitely sucks not to have him here.

I don't want to get stuck practicing basketball all day, so that's why I'm always moving: because I don't like to be stuck in one mind-frame.

I'd heard of the name 'Big Brother' before. I didn't realize that it was on TV for 20 years. My manager told me, ''Big Brother' wants you.' I said, 'I don't feel like watching it, and I don't know what I'm getting into.'

I don't really talk about myself. I always talk about what could make the team better.

If someone is not playing defense or not giving effort, that's my specialty. I don't hold back on my words.

My focus is on winning championships. I don't focus on anything else.

You can't prepare for something that you can't prepare for.

I think in the history of basketball, people get hired and people get fired, but the main thing is people enjoy their careers and enjoy that they have jobs, so you really have to stay positive about everything.

Whatever is in the best interest of the Lakers, that's what's important to me.

I'm one of the best all-around small forwards in the world.

Of course there have been times when I've done crazy things. But I don't think I'm crazy. I just grew up in a crazy world.

It's hard to understand how you're feeling, or you don't even know. That's why sometimes people seek counseling.

I'm still ghetto. That's not going to change. I'm never going to change my culture.

Earlier in my career, I just wanted to be an entertainer.

Sometimes it's good to be ready for the unpredictable. I'm glad that I can go through unpredictable situations. It's a good thing.

I got bullied so much at 11 and 12 that I became the bully. I didn't want to get bullied no more. And that just carried on through my life.

I was top-10 once upon a time in this league, and I took a quick drop-off. Like, that's just not normal.

The panda is a funny, lovable animal, which defends its territory well. It's strong but calm. It suits me perfectly.