I learned to play chess at a young age, and I think that's where learning to plan things out and put things in position, that was the best thing for me.

The fans care about somebody who cares about them. It's not all about somebody who can put the ball in the cup. I think that's my calling.

Some people think racism has dissipated or no longer exists. But it's hidden in more strategic places.

I can remember back when I was getting ready for the NBA, going through media training, going to certain camps - they almost teach you to not say anything that will get you any backlash or not say anything out of the norm, and what you're saying could be true to yourself.

The important thing about a sport is the people who devote their lives to it.

Something I like to do a lot is just sit by water when there's a current and just stare into the water. I don't fish, I don't hunt, I don't scuba, I don't spear, don't boat, don't play basketball or football - I excel at staring into space. I'm really good at that.

I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual... and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.

Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it to not die. And when I'm swimming, sometimes I'm not sure which one it is.