Kemba Walker on being taken out of the rotation: I could be pissed, but at the end of the day there are some young guys here who look up to me. Maybe I can be a role model. I love being around my teammates and I'm going to cheer them on until I can't anym

Jaylen Brown Im more inspired to win than anything because I felt like I've been a little bit disrespected in this process for whatever reason from people that I thought valued me and everything I brought to the team and the city I found out quickly that may or may not be the case

Jeff Teague retells the story of how his career was saved by his NBA vet Damien Wilkins

Nikola Jokic credits Jameer Nelson and Wilson Chandler as role models for his work ethic

uk Nikola Jokic when asked about the Peyton Watson trade Im happy for Peyton he deserved it we will miss his energy and skill I dont think about season yet we have to play this but its gonna be OK

Jaylen Brown on what the team most needs from himI'm not sure completely yet I think we'll figure it out as time goes on I'm excited just to be myselfOne thing I can promise the city and the organization and the coaching staff - that I'm coming every single day and be myself

Klay All the notoriety you get from playing this game at a high level doesn't hit the same as chasing a championship I know Pat Spo know all about that - so does Bam Giannis Wiggs all the young players theyre all hungry to make their mark in this league that fire still burns within me