I get a feeling about where a teammate is going to be. A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When I am behind and I am looking ahead and there is that line in front of you, of that guy, of winning and losing, then I really hang it out there and take big risks to make the speed up, and then I'm pretty good at passing.
I try to come in with a focus to stop my man and win the game. I'm always trying to be ready to catch them off their strides by being physical enough without getting fouls.
I think that's the ultimate sign of a teammate and respect is that they compete against one another so hard at practice that here's a chance to share some knowledge inside. It takes some humility to do that.
As someone who loves being on the field with his teammates, it's hard to hear that you're not going to be the one playing.
This game is crazy. You're up and down, up and down. When you feel good, you want to be there every time for the team.
I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I'm nervous for them.
When you get moved around, it can be jarring, but it helps to fine-tune your focus in the middle of the season, when other guys are getting a little lackadaisical.
I'm always looking over my shoulder, needing to stay ahead of the game.
If you start becoming withdrawn and looking over your shoulder, being careful about what you say, that's being paranoid. This is an open, accessible team. That's been my trademark for years.
When I play, I stare at the left hand of whoever is playing lead. And I get to know what people are playing well enough that when they start going somewhere, once they arrive, I'm already there.