I probably visualize myself, the shots I'm going to get in the game, how I'm going to play defense, what we have to do to stop the other team's best player, what it's going to take out of me, the whole aspect of the game.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Whoever I'm playing against, I go in and try to stop their best scorer and try to get myself going on the offensive end.
I'm going to prove to the fans, going to prove to my teammates, that I can be a better defensive player, offensive player, to win games.
I'm trying to be a complete player and have every shot in the game.
My job is just to make the right play, read the defense, shoot if it's there, and make plays for my team.
I think I'm going to improve a team the day I get there, honestly. I think I can be the guy who can play right away, the guy who can sit if I need to and learn.
I can make all the throws. My mental side is a strength as far as understanding defense schemes and our playbook. I'm able to change plays when needed. I think that sets me apart.
I've been shooting the ball and running a little bit. It's just going out here now and forgetting that I've been out and try to get back in and make sure I know what's going on out there on the floor and that we're just not lost as a team.
My thing was play as hard as you can, don't be stupid, pay attention to details, and have enough guts in the clutch that you're not afraid to make a play. Some things I thought were important for a young man to know.
I basically try to visualize the team doing good things on the court the night before the game. I get shots up. There's not actually a pregame ritual that I do. I'm still trying to figure that out. I say a prayer. I go out with confidence.
I'm just going out there to do my role, the same role - defense first - and then see how the ball turns out on the offensive end.