Quotes from Zach LaVine

While taking sign language in high school, one of our assignments was to go out and participate in the deaf community, so I really got to know a lot of the group from that. I felt like they needed a little bit more of a voice because people treat them different just because they're hearing impaired.

Whether it's backing up or starting, I have the confidence to go out there and do good, so I'm gonna play my role.

I usually start my day with a light breakfast of fruit and eggs and take granola bars with me to eat after practice. Lunch and dinner usually consist of chicken over pasta or rice and beans.

My dad, Paul, is, like, my best friend.

It was a big-time change, coming off the bench.

It's always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name.

I just feel like whenever the team needs a bucket, I can come and get it. I feel I'm a really good scorer.

I'll forget what day it is sometimes. I have to look in my calendar every once in a while.

I feel like I'm supposed to be a shooter.

I remember when I was in third grade, I was in a classroom, and the teacher said, 'What do you want to do when you get older?' We were going around the room. I said, 'I want to be a professional basketball player.' She's like, 'That's not realistic.' I thought to myself, 'OK, watch.'

I like to get a salad or fruit in me - just some good energy food - and then a plate a pasta with a breast of chicken.

I have the highest goals for myself. That's going out there and being the best player on the floor every time. That's my mentality. If it's Michael Jordan, you know, that's the mentality I take to the court.

I've been on my grind to be the best player I can.

I played point guard my whole life.

Kris Dunn is a very athletic point guard.

My main thing is I'm going to compete on every play, try to be focused on both ends of the court. That said, I'll always bring my excitement, my swag, to the game.

I've always been able to shoot the ball, so it's just about continuing to work on your shot and shoot the ball. That's the main thing. Got to get those shots up.

A lot of people I've played with see me as a scorer and a shooter. I'm still fast and everything like that, but then, when they see me dunk, it's like 'Oh, damn.'

I've always been a very confident person, and I know how important it is to take advantage when life gives you opportunity.

I've always thought I was talented.

Taxes suck. They really stink.

You can never take a day off, because there's an All-Star on every team.

You have to communicate with your teammates; you have to be on a string. There are a lot of things that go into a play. And then you are guarding a two or three, which is probably one of their better players on the team, so you're focused on them.

I pride myself on definitely being more than a dunker.