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" It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that. "

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" It's definitely fun when you're able to translate your practice into the game. It's fun, and you know that your hard work paid off. "

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" I know people are going to put the main focus on stopping me, so I need to learn how to make my teammates better by passing and creating opportunities for them. "

" 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. "

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" You just go out there and try to compete and try to make a play for your teammates. "

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" At the end of the day, we all know what the Jordan logo means, and you can't take anything away from that. But it's pretty cool to have my own logo on a Jordan shoe. "

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

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

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

" I could have gone to a bigger school. I use it as motivation going to a school that loved me. I wanted to put them on the map and show everyone that you don't need to go to a top school to make it in the NBA. "

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

" 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. "

" That's how I grew up. Just play defense - and make a basket. "

" It's just the game itself that drives me. I just want to be able to compete at a high level. "

" There's nothing to be scared of. We're playing basketball. The only thing that could happen is you failing. But as long as you're going hard, there's nothing to be scared of for me. I don't know what there is to be scared of. "

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" I'm not one of the guys in the league for the fame. I'm here so I can take of my family, my mom, my friends and take care of myself. "

" I just have to move forward and keep working on my game and getting better. "

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