I knew they were coming here for training camp. He is my favorite basketball player -- smart, intelligent. And he's a good person. For Kobe to accept my invitation is greatly appreciated.

I could join the Lakers basketball team. I've got Kobe here today.

Meeting Kobe Bryant is a great feeling. I've got family here, I've got all my friends. It's just a great honor that I'll never forget.

People called me this morning saying, 'Quit lying.

I used to be more into basketball because I have a goal at home. I would shoot hoops with my cousins, but now I really like soccer. It's a real man's game.

The way we're playing defensively right now, I think we can play our best basketball of the season in these last couple of games and going into the conference tournament. Defense is keeping us together.