The mental game is what separates the good players from the great players. So anything I can do to get that mental edge to help me stay my best, I'm gonna try and do it.
I believe that the Premier League is the best league in the world, and having played in the Premier League for such a long time, it is to my advantage, and I know what to expect.
The best players in the world play in the Premier League and therefore it is the best league.
LeBron James is one of the best players in the league - and one of the best players to ever play the game.
The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams, traveled throughout some great cities in Florida, and the pay was the best in A-ball.
We've all evolved as players throughout our tenure in the league.
You look at the best players in the league, the best players at quarterback - I mean Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, the top names - none of those guys are throwing it through a brick wall. They'll have touch.
The best league in the world is the Premier League, so I am so happy to be here playing with and against big players.
It is a great challenge to be playing against the best players in the world, and I always wanted to play in the Premier League and be a part of this league.
English players are as easy to coach. The problem is that the Premier League has the best players in the world, and statistically not all of them can be born in England. But we don't have enough English players: we are working very hard on it.
It is important to us to understand and discuss a "vision" with both leagues and then sponsor the league that best matches our views and direction on growing the sport. To do that, there must be a tie back to our grass roots efforts. In short, our marketing plan for new players has to ultimately point to a league and its players.
Obviously, you want English players playing in the Champions League against the very best players in Europe.
The Premier League is probably the best in the world so if you have a lot of players who play well there, it's normal that they are going to grow as players.
As NBA players, so much of the game is mental, as far as confidence and playing against the best players in the world.
Ever since I stepped into this league and realized I can play here and be one of the best players in the league, getting paid has never been on my mind. Because I know it's going to happen.
Playing week in, week out in the Premier League is massive. You're coming across the best players in the world in probably the best league in the world.