“My teammates have given me a lot of confidence, my coaches have also. ...” — Trevor Ariza Quote

My teammates have given me a lot of confidence, my coaches have also. When there's people behind you like that, you have no choice but to get better.

Bottom line: If I'm open, I'm going to shoot the ball.

I'm a laid-back dude, period, but I can be vocal, if need be.

The way I do things is I take it one day at a time. Don't try to put too much pressure or stress on myself figuring out what somebody else is going to do. Just worry about what I got to do.

Kobe was like a brother to me, for sure.

I have no choice but give my best, even if it is a small role. There are a lot of expectations from the family and industry.

I'm comfortable in my miseries. I have no choice.

I've gone skydiving twice. I was terrified about doing it, but I wanted to overcome that. The first time, I did it with my parents and I remember that they had already both jumped out, and suddenly it was my turn. And I thought, 'Well, I don't want to be an orphan,' so I guess I have no choice, and I jumped out of the plane.

When you learn from the best and you are practicing how the best have practiced, you have no choice but to become a leader and be the best player out there.