19 Quotes by Justin Upton

We tried to get Justin to go to private school, but he was, like, 'I want no part of it,' ... B..J. needed the smaller class size. That was no problem for Justin. So we didn't force him.

Coach Lee is very knowledgeable about the game, ... He's made me better. He'll make comments in practice like, 'You can't get away with that in the major leagues.' I used to field and I'd take a couple of shuffles. He'll say, 'The game is a lot faster there you have to field in rhythm.' He's harder on me than he is anyone else.

It's exciting to be here - and to have my own locker.

It was crazy when they picked me. Everybody had their reaction, and it was just a good time.

That's a monkey off my back. That's what I wanted to do, get one hit at least and get myself in a groove, and hopefully I won't be as nervous when I get another at-bat.

I'm not going to play something just because of stereotypes, ... I'm going to play it because I love it.

I hope we can set some history, ... But that's not up to me. That's up to the teams that are drafting.

I haven't played in seven months and it's warmer out here. Back home, it's like 30 degrees and I can't get outside on the field.

I didn't leave much room ... It's kind of funny how it's working out.