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“It doesn't matter how you're playing: you've got to be vocal - you've got to be aggressive - if you really want to be one of the best in this league.”
“I have worked hard to earn recognition in the NBA, and being on the cover of 'NBA 2K19' is a dream come true.”
“The first time I played basketball was with my dad and my older brother Thanasis.”
“You never know how life turns out.”
“I love how quiet and calm Milwaukee is.”
“The night before games, I try to get some shots up. Early on the game day, I come early in the morning to try to get some shots up. I just try to do the same things: go through the scouting, watch some clips before the game, just try to get my body ready.”
“I'm just trying to be the best basketball player I can be, you know, move the ball.”
“I love Milwaukee! I'm going to be in Milwaukee 20 years! I'll be here so long, they'll be sick of me!”
“I just stay home all the time. But the things I have learned outside of basketball is you got to take care of your body.”
“Me and my mother, we both love Eddie Murphy.”
“I think for a guy like me, low-profile guy, it's better being in Milwaukee.”
“I want to become one of the best players, so if you want to be one the best, you have to elevate all aspects of your game.”
“Before I leave this earth, I'm going to help people have a better future.”
“I want to be an all-around basketball player.”
“Of course, I know by growing older, I'm going to become stronger, smarter, and know the game better.”
“I watched a lot of Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant, and a lot of Paul Pierce. I used to watch Tracy McGrady as well along with Kevin Garnett.”
“I don't like all these flashy cities like L.A. or Miami. I don't know if I could be the same player if I played in those cities.”
“Dirk Nowitzki is the best European player, for me, that's ever played the game. He's an unbelievable talent.”
“I see myself as a student. Trying to learn everything.”
“I'm a low-profile guy.”