Patty Mills : (10)

" I appear African-American, so it’s not until I start talking that people go, ‘Hold on, there’s something not right here.’ But it’s an awesome conversation starter. I open my mouth, they get curious, and I say, ‘Got a few minutes? Have a seat.’ " - Patty Mills

" Things are bigger than basketball. The Spurs are great at helping you know that you’re not just at the gym every day to throw a ball around, but you’re here to represent. " - Patty Mills

" It goes without saying that there is a significant gap between the NBA and Basketball Australia in terms of catering to the players’ needs so that we can perform at a high level night in, night out. " - Patty Mills

" I’m a culture guy: That’s who I am and what makes me tick. " - Patty Mills

" I think an all-around type of mentality is the thing that I have tried to have always. I am not too happy with myself when I start to float around and just be out there. " - Patty Mills

" For me, being able to be prepared for a lot of things is something I take pride in. " - Patty Mills

" When fans say ‘Bala,’ that’s cultural awareness to me. I hope I’ve helped open up their world a little. " - Patty Mills

" My connections and roots to this land of Australia – the sea, the reefs, the sky, the stars – come from a time and place that existed long before basketball was invented, and definitely long before the Boomers program was created. " - Patty Mills

" I’m not a Steve Nash or a Magic Johnson who is going to come out and throw 15 assists and do all these crazy passes, that is not me and it’s not my game. " - Patty Mills

" Australia is a great country. America is a great country. We all have issues and different aspects. " - Patty Mills