Rajon Rondo

“I have no doubts about what my talents can do.”

“When everyone touches the ball, it gives everyone energy, and that translates to the defensive end, where it all starts.”

“What I pride myself on mostly is making the game easier for my teammates.”

“I came into the league traded. So I'm not the only person that goes through trade rumors each year.”

“I think I can run a team pretty well.”

“When I had older guys around me, I kind of leaned on them for advice and went through tough times.”

“I play the game the right way.”

“I've been basically challenged my whole life.”

“I'm not a trash-talker.”

“Only a couple of guys should be talking in practice.”

“If given an opportunity, knowing I'll play 36 minutes a night, I can perform at a high level. Spotty or inconsistent minutes, which have been the case in the past, then the numbers fluctuate.”

“You don't do charity work for publicity. Well, I know I don't. Everybody's different.”

“I play the game hard; I play the game with an edge.”

“I try to do what's best for the team.”

“My arms are pretty long.”

“I try to be two or three steps ahead of my guy, my opponent.”

“A leader can't pick and choose when he wants to lead.”

“I might be out of the league if I didn't have a guy like K.G. to show me the ropes and a coach like Doc Rivers.”

“I always feel like I can teach.”

“I think I stand up more often than I should on defense. I've got to be solid and continue to get better.”