David Lee

“I used to collect basketball cards and baseball cards growing up.”

“I have a lot of confidence that I can outplay anybody I'm going against.”

“You never know what may happen in the future.”

“As hard as I work, I'd love to be in 15 All-Star Games, but the league is so good you never know year to year.”

“I'm just trying to be a hard worker, do things the right way, and give advice when I can.”

“I was the last pick of the first round. I was the 17th guy on a 15-man roster.”

“Every game I play, I get more experienced as well as feel more adjusted.”

“I've pretty much played every role.”

“I gained a lot of respect for guys that are able to be able to be career guys at the end of the bench.”

“I tell people all the time - I don't really get that nervous for a basketball game. But to watch a one-on-one battle when Caroline's playing and not be able to do anything except cheer, it's as nerve-racking as it gets for me in life. It's very difficult to watch when I want her to win so bad.”

“After playing basketball all day, the last thing I want to do is come home and play a sports game.”

“Everyone has things that motivate them, and I consider myself one of the most motivated players in the league. I got it from playing in New York.”

“There are ups and downs to the season and how you handle those things emotionally is huge.”

“What it does - the rebounding on both ends - it sets the tone defensively.”

“There's always politics in every situation.”

“I think I can be a decent 3-point shooter.”

“Whoever plays against me has to match my intensity. That's something I take great pride in.”

“Those people who know basketball can appreciate what I bring every single night.”

“The Mark Jackson I knew was the one I heard on TV. I didn't know what to expect. I was really worried about him having a huge ego and that it would be all about him. It's been completely the opposite. It's never about him.”

“Every coach needs talent to win.”