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" My main thing is I'm going to compete on every play, try to be focused on both ends of the court. That said, I'll always bring my excitement, my swag, to the game. "

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" There are a lot of critics out there, a lot of people that you want to prove wrong. But that's what your hard work is for in the offseason, spending hours and hours in the gym. "

Zach LaVine

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" If I have a bad shooting day, my dad will take me to the gym. "

" I always felt like I'm a good one-on-one defensive player. "

" I've been on my grind to be the best player I can. "

" I remember when I was in third grade, I was in a classroom, and the teacher said, 'What do you want to do when you get older?' We were going around the room. I said, 'I want to be a professional basketball player.' She's like, 'That's not realistic.' I thought to myself, 'OK, watch.' "

" You're on your own in college, but you get sheltered a little bit more with the coaching staff and everything. "

" While taking sign language in high school, one of our assignments was to go out and participate in the deaf community, so I really got to know a lot of the group from that. I felt like they needed a little bit more of a voice because people treat them different just because they're hearing impaired. "

" Sometimes you have to understand your place. "

" It was a big-time change, coming off the bench. "

" It's always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name. "

" A lot of people I've played with see me as a scorer and a shooter. I'm still fast and everything like that, but then, when they see me dunk, it's like 'Oh, damn.' "

" I put Tabasco sauce over everything. Or I put it on pretty much anything that wouldn't taste gross - I mean, I wouldn't put it on salad, but I like it on fried chicken, nachos... a lot of stuff. "

" My mom, Cheryl, worked two jobs to support me. She really helped the family stay together. "

" I always had confidence in my game. "

" I just feel like whenever the team needs a bucket, I can come and get it. I feel I'm a really good scorer. "

" If there are negative people around me, I just try to distance myself from that. "

Zach LaVine

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" You have to communicate with your teammates; you have to be on a string. There are a lot of things that go into a play. And then you are guarding a two or three, which is probably one of their better players on the team, so you're focused on them. "

" There's so many different styles to it. I use my athletic ability to create shots for open people, I run the floor, then also space the floor as well. That's what I try to do. "

" You look at Kawhi Leonard, Tony Allen, Draymond Green: they are great on ball, and they are great team defenders as well. You want to be both of them, not just one. "

" We want to be two-way players; that's the best thing. "

" I feel like people who know me, my fans, I want them to know I'm just a regular 21-year-old kid who likes movies, who likes to have fun. It lets people see the other side of you and not just the basketball thing. "

" I'm not going to change my game because I got hurt. "

" I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I've always been active because my dad played professional football, so sports and working out have always been a part of my life. "

" I know where I want to get to, and I know where I want to be still in my career. "

" I usually start my day with a light breakfast of fruit and eggs and take granola bars with me to eat after practice. Lunch and dinner usually consist of chicken over pasta or rice and beans. "

" I try to space the floor and use my athletic ability to get to the rim... I try to get the best of both worlds. "

" I feel comfortable whenever I step on the floor. "

" I've always felt I had the ability to be a good, elite defender in this league on the wing. I just need to lock in. I feel if I pick that up, I can be a very good all-around player. "

" I've always been a very confident person, and I know how important it is to take advantage when life gives you opportunity. "