“Having the trust and respect from your teammate is where it starts and...” — Patty Mills Quote

Having the trust and respect from your teammate is where it starts and that is getting to know guys off the court, even before basketball.

I appear African-American, so it's not until I start talking that people go, 'Hold on, there's something not right here.' But it's an awesome conversation starter. I open my mouth, they get curious, and I say, 'Got a few minutes? Have a seat.'

It's a competitive fire underneath me that welcomes the spotlight, welcomes those big moments.

For me, being able to be prepared for a lot of things is something I take pride in.

I play basketball, and I'm grateful for what the sport has provided for me and my family, but I'm even more appreciative for the voice and platform that has come along with it.

My opportunity, when it ever does come, I want to be ready. But my job, my role, and that's not going to change, is to be the best teammate I can be.

I'm just trying to be the best teammate I can possibly be.

I want to make sure I do everything in my power to be a better teammate and player.

At the end of the day, I want to be the best teammate I can be.

As a teammate, you have to fit into your role, and that's what winning teams do.