I'm a competitor at the end of the day.
— Kemba Walker
I would have never thought that I'd be an All-Star in this league, so to finally have my name called, it's really cool.
I had a lot of doubt coming into my career about being an elite point guard in this league.
Being in the league six years, things have kind of slowed down for me.
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.
On the off days, you have to come in and try to maintain your rhythm, just try to keep everything together. I sometimes come by myself, or some of my boys, get up a few shots, not too much, before or after practice. I always find time to get some shots up.
The Dream Team was crazy. Probably one of the better teams, of course. That was a great team to watch and one of the reasons why I want to play for Team U.S.A.
I think I have what a New York City point guard is made of: toughness, a lot of heart, and the ability to be a leader.
Without my parents, I would be nothing, so I'd like to thank them.
I've played at MSG at basically every level of my career, starting from high school.
I feel like I'm dreaming. 10,000 points in the NBA. It's crazy.
In the league, anything can happen. Once one team gets momentum, things can change really fast.
My dream is to get to the NBA, obviously. But it will be when the time is right.
It's tough when you're a young player and sometimes things are not going your way.
I just really, really hate being cold.
I'd rather be the underdog than anything.
I know teams are gameplanning against me, trying to not let me shoot pull-ups, basically trying to take me out of the game as much as they can.
I just want to be a great player.
I'm not 6'3, 6'4, but I got a big heart, and that's it.
These NBA seasons are such a grind; it really takes a toll on your body.
I've pretty much adjusted to how teams play. Like when I draw two defenders, I want to make the best play possible.
Now I'm just a threat. I'm a threat out there. Guys are running out at me, and I'm able to either give them a pump fake or let it fly. Guys are going over the screens, and I'm able to get into the lane and find my teammates a lot better. It just makes things a lot easier for me.
I know I'm small. But I don't feel small sometimes. I feel like a giant sometimes.
The future is something I'm looking forward to.
I think, from just playing street ball and stuff like that, I was always able to play up with the older guys, and I think that got me physically and mentally prepared to play on a high level of basketball.
I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I just work hard.
It just feels good when I'm shooting.
NBA players are intense competitors, and it is truly humbling to know that my peers see me as someone who exhibits sportsmanship and respect on the court.
I want to feel wanted, of course.
I just have that extra boost in games. I don't know why.
When I get down, I can sense my teammates looking at me, and they can get down as well. That was something I had to learn over the years.
It's amazing now the amount of love we get around this city from all the Hornets' fans. Growing up, you really don't understand it. Now I'm really starting to realize what Hornets means here in Charlotte.
My teammates trust me; they know I make the right plays. I'm not a selfish guy.
I just wanna stay loyal to the people who are loyal to me.
This is a special class right here, to be an All-Star in the NBA. I don't think anybody would have thought when I was coming in the league that I would get this accomplishment. This is special. I don't know where I would rank it, but it's definitely high on the list.
For me to become an All-Star for two straight years and now to become an All-Star starter, I most definitely proved the doubters wrong. It's an unbelievable moment in my career.
I love Charlotte. I'm more reserved and calm and laid back, and this city is slow.
It definitely would be an honor to be an All-Star. But I have no say in it. It's not up to me. It's up to the fans and coaches.
Making the tough shots and leaning in a certain way and a fadeaway and stuff like that, those are tough shots, but those are shots you have to learn to make in this league.
Playing in an NBA game in Africa will be a special moment I'll remember for the rest of my life.
I just want to win. My competitive nature just comes out in me.
Connecticut is home for life. I'm so glad I chose to go to school here.
A few losses won't hurt anybody.
I work hard each and every summer, each and every day on my game to become a better player for my teammates, for the organization. Hard work always pays off.
My belief in God has been helping me play the way I'm playing. But for the most part, I've just been working on my game.
Kids from New York usually don't stay in New York anymore: they go to prep schools and all sorts of stuff nowadays. I'm just happy to be one of the guys in our league from New York, to represent.
At my height, I've got to be fast.
If the play is drawn up for me, you better believe I'm going to go and try to win the game.
Marvin Williams is solid, and he can shoot, and he'll definitely stretch the defense.
What I'm trying to do is play the game the right way, not force shots up. Whenever I have my opportunities, take 'em.
