Quotes from Michael Carter-Williams

When it comes time for basketball, everything else is kind of irrelevant.

I think I have been able to slow down a little bit and really work on different things... I think I improved on being a leader on the court. Controlling the game, controlling the pace... that is where I have grown.

I want to be out there playing just as much as everybody else.

I think I gotta just keep working on knocking down shots and getting stronger.

To go against the Miami Heat is just a blessing. I'm going to go out there and have fun.

If you work hard and you're somewhat talented, you'll be successful in this league.

When I was a rookie, what motivated me was trying to win Rookie of the Year and play the best that I could that I would compete so hard.

Once I got to the NBA I wanted to continue to work with the Special Olympics and those with special needs.

It is great to have some stability for myself, not only for myself but my family as well.

I can go home and be mad, but I have to stay upbeat and stay positive for my team and do anything I can to help them win.

I always try to go in there and stick to my base, which is the defensive end, and then just let the offense come to me.

I still have a lot of confidence in my offensive game. I try to get guys involved and get in the lane, but defense is my backbone.

Everybody knows that Coach Cliff is a great guy - on and off the court, he's great.

I think the best thing about my game that translates into the NBA is being able to create for others. Using open space and using pick and rolls.

Basketball players can adapt to any situation.

I work too hard to let something affect me that's already happened.

I want to go to the NBA and be an All-Star, to be honest with you.

I've always dreamed big, and I've accomplished a lot of my dreams.

I've earned everything I have; that's the attitude.

I never really played in an empty gym before.

With my size and length I can affect the game in a lot of ways.