We share the same houses, even graveyards. It has been the same for years.

Officially, we Muslims don?t celebrate Christmas. But the Catholics are our neighbors. So, we all celebrate all the religious holidays.

When you don't play, man, it's tough. I had some time when I hated the game. I couldn't wait until the season was over. Now, it's like, 'Wow, the playoffs!' I'm excited, even coming to practice.

You think I would've shot it if he didn't draw it up?

Every time I got in the game, I played good help-defense and rebounded. They never put me in the game.

Every time he tried to get to the post, we fought him. We didn't want to give him anything easy.