Cedi Osman

“As I've started to figure out how the game goes and how I need to play, I feel much more confident.”

“I play for the Turkish National Team. I live there.”

“I tried to run and then I heard a pop from my groin. I felt pain and I couldn't run.”

“I know who I am. I know what I'm capable of.”

“I didn't know I was going to be really close with LeBron. I knew that we were going to be team-mates but I didn't know that we were going to be this close. We have a really good friendship.”

“I like the odds when I'm playing the point guard more.”

“The language was not a big problem because my English was getting better every year. So, I really felt comfortable and I had trust in myself, you know, talking to people. Even though I know I was making mistakes, I still kept talking. So that's how I learned English.”

“That rookie year was definitely a big part of this long journey with the Cavs.”

“I am excited to play on the same team as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.”

“I'm never satisfied with something that I do.”

“Every game is a different game and I have to find a way. I have to be consistent every night.”

“I will always take whatever challenge it is.”

“Actually that's what I was dreaming for - to have a role and to show the world what I'm capable of and that's why I was working a lot.”

“I would always like to be a goalkeeper.”

“The most important thing is to be good as a team.”

“I cannot wait to pass the ball to the star players, it is a dream come true.”

“I have the confidence, I know how to play so I just have to build my game.”

“Sports unite people and give them hope.”

“I will do my best to share my vision with children and youth to support them in fulfilling their dreams.”

“It is a huge honor to be part of the UNICEF family. UNICEF has done tremendous work in Turkey and globally, I am looking forward to meeting as many children and young people as I can, hearing and sharing their stories.”