I'm a professional; I feel I'm one of the best in the game.

I think that my career speaks for itself and shows the type of player I am. I have never had a teammate who didn't enjoy playing with me. There are always going to be skeptics, but chemistry will definitely not be an issue.

I played in the playoffs with teams that were known for flopping and you do not get respect.

You're guilty until proven innocent. Perception is reality, that's the way that it is in this world.

I know what it's like not to have food in the fridge or money to buy more.

Folks are serious about three things: Their religion, their family and, most of all, their money.

The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.

I didn't come from a wealthy family. My dad told us if we wanted spending money, we had to earn it. So I developed an early work ethic.