When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.

The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson,

I think he'll make an immediate impact because of the skills that he has.

Leadership is getting players to believe in you. If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it. Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you're not giving it all you've got.

First master the fundamentals.

I always know what's happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.