I always think that struggle can bring out the best in people - or the worst.

I think, as you grow older, you have figure out the best way to utilize not only your body but your skill.

People don't think an athlete nowadays can have a team-first mentality and I do.

I really enjoy helping people out, and I enjoy time spent with kids.

I always wanted to be more validated as a human being, as a person, than I was as a player. I think that was a really hard balance for me.

Having different people come together and be on a team and win a world championship is literally, I think, the definition of being American.