I don’t feel like basketball is the only way to make a living.

I have people that I’m close to that give me things to read throughout the season, and in particular in the playoffs and the postseason.

My parents didn’t have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint.

I’ve discovered new parts of my manhood, places I couldn’t get to without loving someone else unconditionally and putting others before myself.

I feel like I’m capable of doing so many things to help people around the country and the world.

I’m more focused on the positives of why I’m here. I’ll be able to address those things in due time. Right now it’s about the Thunder and Oklahoma City.

Fatherhood will put a man through a lot, but it’s a tremendous job, the best in the world – even better than playing basketball.

I’m not chasing money, so I’m not looking at just trying to stretch out a deal artificially just to have a certain number.

You’re at your best, when you’re focused and you’re serious and passionate about what you do, but at the same time you can relax and have fun and be confident.

He's in a position now where he gets to make those plays every night and every time. He's just showing the ability he's always had. He's just doing it on a nightly basis.