I like to score when I can, but if I can't do that, I like to do the other things - defense, blocking, rebounding.

When I was young and I could dream a bit, I could see myself participating in the slam dunk contest. I've always wanted to experience that.

It doesn't matter how you're playing: you've got to be vocal - you've got to be aggressive - if you really want to be one of the best in this league.

To be one of the best to ever play the game? I think I have the ability to do that. But I've got to work hard. If I just keep talking and don't put some work in, it's not going to happen.

Losing someone you love is tough.

Dirk Nowitzki is the best European player, for me, that's ever played the game. He's an unbelievable talent.

I'm serious about it, and I want to spend my money wise. I'm not going to throw away any money.

I'm a humble kid. I grew up with Filathlitikos. There were some people in Filathlitikos that taught to me how to stay humble. It was coach Tzivas that never allowed me to get carried away. That's who I am.

Every coach has a different style and approach.

The night before games, I try to get some shots up. Early on the game day, I come early in the morning to try to get some shots up. I just try to do the same things: go through the scouting, watch some clips before the game, just try to get my body ready.

It's such a long season, and there's so many games, so many trips, you've got to build habits and be consistent with what you do.

You have so many games to play, and you can do well in one game but bad in the other ones. The thing you've got to be is consistent.

There's a lot of big guys who can play-make. We put labels like, 'Oh, he's a point guard, he's a center.' But sometimes your center can play-make for you and not just be the center, boxing out for rebounds and playing in the post.

Obviously, Kobe is one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Music is a huge part of my life when I am on the road, working out, or preparing for a game. It is something I always go back to, and it is something that motivates me. It gets me hype before a game.

I can be a little cocky.

We loved our dad. My mom loved her husband. But at the end of the day, I think, he did what he was supposed to do in this world. He had five kids and raised us right. That's the most important thing.

The things that Dirk has done for this league and for the Dallas Mavericks, it's unbelievable. And Coach Kidd was a teammate of Dirk, so for Jason Kidd to compare me with Dirk Nowitzki, it feels nice. It's a nice compliment.

It starts with my family. That drives me every day, just seeing them smiling.

I'm a really competitive guy. I'm a really stubborn guy. That's what makes me want to take Milwaukee to the top, make Milwaukee a big market team. That's a goal I've set for myself. Hopefully, one day I can achieve it.

The Bucks and John Hammond chose me in the draft, got me in the NBA, kept me in the team with a role from my very first season, and they are my basketball family.

That's the style of basketball I love, playing on the open court.

I usually feel that I prefer to hide from people.

LeBron James is one of the best players in the league - and one of the best players to ever play the game.