Oh, yeah - I could see myself as a catch and shooter, come off curls and shooting. I really feel good about shooting the ball.
Basketball isn't just a sport. It is an art, one that must be mastered to succeed.
I've got a good first step and things of that nature. So it's just about using your body to make the defense play at your tempo and react to you.
If I get a chance, high pick and roll more. I want some triple doubles. I've got to get my handle right so I can pass and get it to guys where they can make shots.
I still play my fast-paced style but when the game slows down it allows you to see the little things - the right passes, where to lay the ball up.
When you're a point guard, man, if you're not up to par, you're in a lot of trouble.
When I come off the ball screen, I'm always trying to draw another defender, so where I can get my teammates open, and if not, I can score the basketball.
A point guard can carry a team - if he has all the right stuff.
When teams are crowded in the paint, it's very hard to get in there and penetrate, but you got to find ways to get into transition and get into your strengths. It's a lot of thinking out there, you got to make sure you think and strategize.
You know, pass now to pinch post, cut, shoot the shot. Do things to facilitate the offense. That's what I did in Alabama.
When I'm playing the 1-guard, I'm kind of seeing everything that's going on. When I play the 2, I have a more broader understanding of what's going on and where the screens are being set in order for not only myself to get open, but for my teammates.
I want to be an offensive player, too. Play low post, midrange, take jump shots, and just be the best I can be.
Passing the basketball - I feel like I've gotten better with that.
Rondo is great with the steals, also on offense with the passing and court vision.
At the end of the day, a point guard's got to do his job.
Accelerating, dribbling, and creating opportunities are the DNA of my game.
Really I can do everything on the court: pass, shoot, dribble, score.
You're not getting any recognition as a point guard if you ain't winning.
At Kentucky, that was my job - coming off screens, catch and shoot, spacing the floor - no hesitations. Just go right into my shot - don't focus on the defender.
I can do a lot more by shooting from outside, score inside, penetrate, and make opportunities for others.
You got to be able to hit mid-range shots, you got to able to hit threes and you got to be able to finish in the lane.
I am very confident in my game, whether I'm shooting, driving or creating for my teammates.
I want to be one of those players like Jason Kidd, who is always in tune with the game and sees several plays ahead.
A lot of people just think I'm a big man, but I'm a basketball player. I am able to do everything that a basketball player can do - from playmaking and scoring to just passing the ball and just being a leader and post presence.
It's very important to know how to dribble and pass and catch and cut at a very high level if you want to be a good basketball player.
