100 Quotes by Willie Cauley-Stein

I got some skills I can build on; I can be an all-around player.

I don't like to be in the spotlight. I like to just chill and observe other people.

The outlook is for me to grow.

The way I dress, the way I talk, the way I do things, what I say on Twitter - it's just like, that's who you are, so don't try to mask who you are just because of what other people think of you.

I don't think I'm as good as people say.

I used to be super self-conscious about my height. I mean, going everywhere and someone just looking at you - you're never not in the spotlight.

Some weeks, I'll go super-hard at practice for two straight days, but then the third day, something happens away from basketball, and I'll lose focus. I'll say, 'I just want to get through practice. I don't want to conquer it today.' But then I'll go home and realize I missed a chance to get better, and it'll bother me.

I'm real mentally strong, so there's just not a lot that people can say to get me off of my own self and lane, and my confidence.

I'd never think about not hooping. I'm always thinking about doing something with hoops or what can I work on today that's going to make me better for tomorrow.