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I think I earned the players' respect, and that's the ultimate in life, isn't it? I didn't care if they liked me or disliked me, as long as I had their respect.

With my experience, I think I've earned that respect from the team and from my teammates.

The players get no respect around here. They give you money, that's it, not respect. We get constantly dogged and players from other teams love to see that. That's why nobody wants to play here.

I have certain guys who I looked up to. Jordan, Kobe, those guys. Passing that on to doing my part to kind of keep that influence of basketball where it should be is kind of why I play the game.

Everyone who watches me play knows I am an honest player.

I've always just tried to treat people with respect, build relationships with players and coaches... build a trust.

Well, I think most people understand that there's a big difference between who you are and who, you know, you play.

People respect you more if you just play and blow something out than if you take the easier road. That's how we think. You get more respect and people play harder for you. Just play till you blow it. Just play till it goes.