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" I just try to play every game like it's Game 7 of the NBA Finals. "

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" If I get noticed for my individual performance, that's what happens. Other than that, I'm just trying to win the game. "

" People would ask what college are you going to, and I'd say, 'San Diego State.' And they'd say, 'Why?' "

" I played basketball when I was little because it was fun for me. It still is now. I just love it. I have a passion for it. "

" When I'm away from basketball, I hang out with my friends, chill, and that's about it. "

" I just want to keep improving, to keep getting better. "

" I'm just going out there to do my role, the same role - defense first - and then see how the ball turns out on the offensive end. "

" I want the kids to know that it's not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA. I just want to influence them to work hard and do whatever they want to do in life, whether it's to be a basketball player or scientist... if they believe in themselves, they can do anything. "

" My hands make me a little longer, and that's always a good thing. "

" When I'm on the court, I feel all problems go away. "

" Whoever I'm playing against, I go in and try to stop their best scorer and try to get myself going on the offensive end. "

" Everybody in the NBA works on their game. I just tried to follow that lead when I was in high school, college - and now. "

" It's an honor to have been considered for the team, and I hope that in the future I will have the chance to represent my country by playing for U.S.A. Basketball. "

" My dad leaving my life. That's the biggest thing that happened to me. I just remember what he tells me, the memories, and try to move on forward each day, knowing that he's still here, looking down on me. "

" I work all summer and throughout the whole season to be prepared for the challenges that I have to face. "

" I'll never try to win an award. I'm out there just playing for my team. "

" I love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I'll be happy. "

" I definitely don't like to eat a lot before I play. I don't like to play on a full stomach. Sometimes, if I'm feeling hungry before a game, I'll eat one of those protein bars, but that's it. "

" I'm just the same guy... I don't need to be a celebrity or a superstar. "

" You definitely see a difference in some guys' games when they do get paid. I'm trying to make sure I'm not that player. "

" I didn't work out with Kobe. I don't know where that came from. I wish I could have. "

" I'm just living in the moment, trying to win every game. That's all I'm focused on. "

" Obviously, I like guys that can defend other positions. Draymond Green is doing a great job with Golden State. Jimmy Butler brings it every night when I'm out there. "

" When I was growing up, I didn't have a hometown hero. "

" It's how I've been playing my whole life, guarding the best player on the other team. "

" My motivation wasn't really to get a $95 million contract, you know? "

" I've got to learn how to create shots for others. "

" I'm just happy that I get the opportunity to do the things on the court that I do in practice. "

" I don't watch ESPN, don't listen to the radio. I just go home and deal with my family. "

" I could be on the court for two hours, and it felt like 10 minutes. It made time go by. "

" I believed I could play in the NBA. "