Rajon Rondo

“I am who I am. I don't try to be something I'm not.”

“People have been counting me out since Day One.”

“I don't want to be the hardest working guy in the gym.”

“I feel like, when I get a certain amount of minutes, and when the coaches allow me to be me on the court, I'm Rondo. There's no 'Playoff Rondo.'”

“Whether I start or I'm the guy to come off the bench, I'll do whatever it takes.”

“Everyone wants to believe Chris Paul is a good guy. They don't know he's a horrible teammate. They don't know how he treats people.”

“I play for myself, my family, and the fans.”

“Hard work speaks for itself.”

“When you're off the court, that's when it's time to talk or whatever you want to do. But once it goes up, it's time to compete.”

“I believe you learn every day.”

“The only thing that can conquer hate is love.”

“I don't mind being judged or pressure being put on myself.”

“If guys buy into the system, believe in their coach, that goes a long way.”

“I let my game speak for itself.”

“Hopefully I'll be a GM one day, or even a coach, teaching the game to the young guys.”

“I don't try to come in and act like I know it all, and that's why I put the extra work in of watching film, getting an understanding of what you want from personnel, each player.”

“Ask any player. You're only as good as your coach allows you to be.”

“A lot of times, I'll be shooting and think, 'Maybe I should pass.'”

“I want to see myself in a situation where guys want to grow, guys want to get better.”

“Every night, I go out there, and I try to compete and win.”