Quotes from Andre Drummond

Guys like LeBron, Chris Paul, Kobe... They all speak to me. It's just insane that all these top tier guys who have been in the All-Star game for so many years actually know who I am. I mean not in a million years did I think that Kobe would speak to me.

I've been through trades, having different coaches, everything under the sun.

Community involvement is second nature to me. I've been doing it since high school.

My yoga teacher is a guy from Michigan. 'Yoga Dan' - that's what he calls himself - he's been a big help for me.

I've always done yoga but I never really spoke about it.

It's a crazy feeling you know, being a young kid from New York, seeing everybody talk about Jordan, everybody wearing Jordan. Then to being up close and personal with him, eating dinner with him, and to be a part of his family.

I'm getting a lot better with my conditioning, making smarter moves on the floor.

I took the time to mentally figure out what I needed to do to be the best basketball player I could be for my team.

Instagram and Twitter are the best ways to let people in on what I do - not only basketball, but having fun with my friends too.

When I'm out there flying around, blocking shots, dunking the ball, grabbing rebounds it brings everybody's spirits up and gets them going.

Even if I do miss a shot, I'm going to be comfortable to get back up there and shoot the same shot again. Make or miss, I'm not going to be frustrated but move on to the next play.

I try to get eight or nine hours of sleep a night, and if I don't, I'll make sure to take a nap.

What kid who was playing basketball didn't have the dream about going to the NBA? It's the biggest and final step.

I have a really good relationship with a lot of people in the music industry from Detroit. They're very kind when it comes to us stepping into their field or what they do and they're really willing to help out and help you get better at what you're trying to do.

When I play, there are things throughout the game that I notice, especially rebounding.

We all have learned throughout our careers that there are ups and downs in the NBA.

I love 'The Walking Dead.' Steven Yeun who plays Glenn, is from Michigan and is a really close friend of mine as well.

Being a Jordan athlete has been outstanding for me.

Detroit, it's just an incredible city overall. The people here are so friendly and very outgoing.

Stan Van Gundy is something else. He's the guy that you come to love. You get around him and he's a very personable guy, but when it's time to work, you don't want to mess with him.

I can run around all day.

I don't consider myself a celebrity. I don't think I'm better than somebody else. I'm just a human being like anyone else.

Anything is possible in this league.

Not everyone gets the chance to be drafted.