"I'm a kid from Akron, Ohio, and I'm living my dream. I don't take it for granted. I'm just trying to make my city proud."

"The game needs me. I need the game. We need each other."

"I'm trying to be the best player to ever play the game. That's my motivation."

"I'm just trying to make my mark on the game."

"This fall, and this was a very tough decision for me, but this fall I will be taking my talents to South Beach and joining the Miami Heat."