Quotes from Kawhi Leonard

I can't be impatient. It would show on the floor, and I won't compete if I'm thinking about getting the ball.

I just want to keep improving, to keep getting better.

It's definitely fun when you're able to translate your practice into the game. It's fun, and you know that your hard work paid off.

It's just the game itself that drives me. I just want to be able to compete at a high level.

At the end of the day, we all know what the Jordan logo means, and you can't take anything away from that. But it's pretty cool to have my own logo on a Jordan shoe.

My mindset is the same every game.

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.

I could have gone to a bigger school. I use it as motivation going to a school that loved me. I wanted to put them on the map and show everyone that you don't need to go to a top school to make it in the NBA.

My motivation wasn't really to get a $95 million contract, you know?

People in the NBA are just as athletic as you. That's the game. You have to have the change of pace. You have to change speeds to get around people.

I just have to move forward and keep working on my game and getting better.

I like the old-school muscle cars.

Coming to a team like the Spurs, you're automatically going to learn how to play the game the right way.

The Spurs are a great organization.

I'm always trying to come down with a win. That's what matters to me and my squad.

It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that.

If I get noticed for my individual performance, that's what happens. Other than that, I'm just trying to win the game.

I definitely don't like to eat a lot before I play. I don't like to play on a full stomach. Sometimes, if I'm feeling hungry before a game, I'll eat one of those protein bars, but that's it.

I always wanted to play both ends of the floor. I never wanted to be one-dimensional.

Everything outside doesn't matter when I'm on the court; it's just me and nothing else. Family problems, school, what happened to my father, all the stress goes away.

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 love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I'll be happy.

I'm not out here just for the money. I want to be a great player.

I'll never try to win an award. I'm out there just playing for my team.