“I wasn't really a student of the game. I just played it because I love...” — Deandre Ayton Quote

I wasn't really a student of the game. I just played it because I loved it. I didn't really look into the greats as much. They just put a ball in my hand, and I did what the coach told me to.

I'm representing the Bahamas; I'm representing a lot of islands - it's a whole nation behind me, on my back.

I was the kid in basketball camps wanting to see the new gear that comes out or the gear that the camps give.

When I was younger, I watched Spiderman, and they had the Green Goblin, and before the Green Goblin died, he told Spiderman that it wasn't him, it was the Green Goblin that was killing all those people. I thought, 'Hmm, I should try to change my personality sometimes when it comes to interviews.'

Every coach has told me I'm positionless. They want me to play an all around type of game.

I think the person I learnt the most from as a coach was Cruyff because he was always talking about tactics - how to play, where to play and when to play. I think that helps a lot of young players, which is good. He was the most important trainer for me.

I respect coaches; I respect what good coaches do. I know that you don't learn to be a coach in an hour and a half.

I like it if a coach enjoys himself and is passionate.

I'm the Real Madrid coach, and the demands are huge.