Quotes from Jimmer Fredette

I know what it takes to win, and I've helped lead teams to winning cultures.

To be in the All-Star Weekend is something that's special.

It's a conscious effort for me to be aggressive and take what the defense gives you.

Sometimes it happens, especially if you're a shooter. They say that you can't play great defense.

I realize I have to continue to work on defense. I think a lot of people have to work on defense.

I've definitely gotten better, to where everyone can see that I'm not a defensive liability.

NBA teams like to see guys who can help a team win a game in a lot of fashions.

As a competitor, you want to be out there. It's always tough to watch others play and know you've put in the time, you've put in work. But at the same time, you have to support them. You're a teammate, and you have to be the best teammate you can be and go out and continue to better, and hopefully you get an opportunity.

My best friend in the pros is Brandon Davies, who I played with at BYU.

I've proven I can play.

As I've grown older, my testimony has grown a lot, and a lot of it really has to do with my dad. He's been a good example to me. That's really where my testimony started, in just seeing how spiritual and what a good guy he is.

It's hard to play with any kind of confidence when you feel like if you miss one shot, if you make one mistake, you're getting pulled.

You've just got to stay grounded, keep your head down, keep pushing and, when someone does call and wants you, be ready for your opportunity.

It's a game that I love and I want to continue to play. I know that I'll have a job somewhere. You've just got to go out there and put your best foot forward.

I've had some difficulties, but I've also done some good things on defense. So it's just all about effort... You've got to take it personal and work as hard as you can on that end of the floor.

Pizza is definitely my favorite food. I usually go with a pepperoni and sausage mix. But I love the New York-style thin crust.

Eric Gordon is a great scorer.

I am going to continue to get better and do great things.

I try to stay grounded.

Winning was everything to me. I hated to lose.

You've just got to keep playing and keep working hard to get where you're supposed to be.

I keep working hard day in and day out. When I get a chance to play, I try to produce the best I can.

To be honest with you, I always thought I was going to be in the NBA.

I like Maroon 5 and Andy Grammer, but I also like hip-hop a lot.