We have a lot of commercial shoots, we have different media interviews all the time. You definitely have to prioritize. For myself, I make sure that I eat right and am mentally focused. Because you're a professional, I've somewhat trained the mental part of myself to say I know what I have to do. Because I've been in the European circuit, I've learned how to mentally prepare myself for the game.
Most athletes have egos.
I did play a year with the Dallas Diamonds. Initially it was exciting being able to play professional basketball in the States. At that time we didn't have the marketing, nor the financial backing to get off the ground. I was somewhat upset about that. One thing we're not afraid of and one thing that's a reality is that the NBA has the financial backing and is a conglomerate with the monetary backing behind us.