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You think I can be the MVP without practicing?

I know people are going to put the main focus on stopping me, so I need to learn how to make my teammates better by passing and creating opportunities for them.

I want to be an NBA all-star and help my team win. That's what it's all about, is winning. I'm a competitor... People said a lot about me being selfish and stuff like that. Getting into the league, I can't wait to shut that down. I'm a guy who wants to play and to win and love my teammates.

I just want to be great. I want to stand out, be a great leader for this defense, and I'm just trying to leave it all out on the field.

I want to play against the best, and that's what I'm doing, just going out there and being focused, just competing every possession.

I want to be a player that does everything he can to reach his ability, and I'll do that.

I just want to try to ignore the scrutiny and all the distractions and just play hard basketball and let the best come... Improving game by game and trying to improve my game is what I want to do.

I don't want people losing respect for me as a player. I want to go out in every game and perform to the highest level. I have no retirement plans. I've had a lot of injuries but I want to continue playing.

I know what I need to work on; I know my weaknesses, but I have that work ethic to improve every day. I have that want to be the best player at my position, and I have the belief in myself that one day that will come true.

I really just want to go to a team that really wants me and wants to use me the right way and make me successful.