During the lockout year, my focus was the basics, sharpening my moves, my fundamentals.
We came in today with a chip on our shoulder to prove who we are.
It's hard to play basketball when nothing is inside of you.
You don't win championships by just being normal, by just being average.
I think everybody has their own unique style.
It ain't like we're curing cancer or anything, we're watching basketball.
I think you have an obligation to be honest.
Yelling doesn't get your point across, it only makes it louder.
In Orlando, I handled a lot of stuff the wrong way.
I cannot forget the place that I come from. The Congo is much in need.
With the crowds on your side, it's easier to play up to your potential.
I always try to keep a pretty conservative demeanor on the court.
I have learned in fashion to be a little savage.
I took a back seat and did whatever it took for the team to win.
It's better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.
I'm a high-risk taker on the court in the sense of trying to squeeze things in there.
I think we're going in the right direction.
The NBA wasn't a big deal at that time, so it wasn't really in my career plans.
I wanted to make the lightest shoe possible, but still be able to perform at the same time.
I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals.
Yeah, I paint in my spare time, just to relax myself and wind down a bit.
