I think we learned a lot just by being in it, it was a lot of our first times in the playoffs, let alone the Finals. But it was a great experience for us. I think we set a foundation and a base for our team, and we all have stuff to work on and we understand that.

I didn't understand going to practice two hours early, going hard in practice, and then staying an extra hour after that. But once I started doing it, my game didn't feel right if I didn't do it.

Devin Booker

feel game understand practice

I always try to outsmart my defender.

Devin Booker

defender try always

I'm not the strongest, I'm not the fastest, I can't jump the highest, so for me, it's doing it in other ways: changing paces, using your body to get open, knowing your defender. A lot goes into it. You have to study the game.

Devin Booker

game me you body

I'd like to build a superteam. I'd like the superteam to come to me.

Devin Booker

build come like me

People don't realize how talented the NBA is.

Devin Booker

talented realize how people

If you play bad, people are going to let you know.

Devin Booker

bad you bad-people people

That's the true meaning of being a leader: being able to deal with the consequences and take the responsibility for it. That's who I want to be.

Devin Booker

meaning true leader responsibility

I want to be the best in life. In all parts in life, not just basketball.

Devin Booker

best basketball want life

It's not ideal for me to miss any time. I love the game. I want to be out there. I can't stand sitting the back watching games. I want to be out there fighting with my team.

Devin Booker

game me time love

I'm blessed beyond measures to play the sport that I love and hopefully have longevity.

Devin Booker

beyond blessed play love

It's tough at first. You realize in the NBA, it's not easy. Each and every night, you're playing against that player that was the best high school player, that player that was the best player on his college team.

Devin Booker

best you night school

I like to think of myself as somebody who heals fast and can play through pain, but I'm not going to rush it at the same time. A sprained ankle, those are things I can fight through.

Devin Booker

fight myself pain time

I don't want to rely on one thing. Being good at everything, that's how you earn your spot on the floor.

Devin Booker

your good you want

My dad always taught me the fundamentals of the game: dribble, pass, shoot. So I never relied heavily on any one thing until I got to college, when I was just adjusting to the team.

Devin Booker

game me dad team

People can say what they want, but at the end of the day, I'm going to keep working on my game. I always know I have things to work on.

Devin Booker

day game work people

Even when I wasn't a shooter, when I was younger, I used to watch Rip Hamilton. He was one of my favorite players with the way he moved without the ball.

Devin Booker

players ball without way

Just knowing your dad is a professional basketball player, it just makes you feel like you're destined for.

Devin Booker

professional feel you dad

I think we learned a lot just by being in it, it was a lot of our first times in the playoffs, let alone the Finals. But it was a great experience for us. I think we set a foundation and a base for our team, and we all have stuff to work on and we understand that.

Devin Booker

I think people are always nervous for your first game.

I wouldn't limit myself to nothing. I feel like I am limitless.

Just because you miss shots, you can't doubt yourself. It's easier said than done.

I didn't understand going to practice two hours early, going hard in practice, and then staying an extra hour after that. But once I started doing it, my game didn't feel right if I didn't do it.

I always try to outsmart my defender.

I'm not the strongest, I'm not the fastest, I can't jump the highest, so for me, it's doing it in other ways: changing paces, using your body to get open, knowing your defender. A lot goes into it. You have to study the game.

I'd like to build a superteam. I'd like the superteam to come to me.

People don't realize how talented the NBA is.

If you play bad, people are going to let you know.

That's the true meaning of being a leader: being able to deal with the consequences and take the responsibility for it. That's who I want to be.

I want to be the best in life. In all parts in life, not just basketball.

It's not ideal for me to miss any time. I love the game. I want to be out there. I can't stand sitting the back watching games. I want to be out there fighting with my team.

I'm blessed beyond measures to play the sport that I love and hopefully have longevity.

It's tough at first. You realize in the NBA, it's not easy. Each and every night, you're playing against that player that was the best high school player, that player that was the best player on his college team.

I like to think of myself as somebody who heals fast and can play through pain, but I'm not going to rush it at the same time. A sprained ankle, those are things I can fight through.

I don't want to rely on one thing. Being good at everything, that's how you earn your spot on the floor.

My dad always taught me the fundamentals of the game: dribble, pass, shoot. So I never relied heavily on any one thing until I got to college, when I was just adjusting to the team.

People can say what they want, but at the end of the day, I'm going to keep working on my game. I always know I have things to work on.

Even when I wasn't a shooter, when I was younger, I used to watch Rip Hamilton. He was one of my favorite players with the way he moved without the ball.

Just knowing your dad is a professional basketball player, it just makes you feel like you're destined for.