Asked how he stayed positive through trying times on and off the court, the 2013 first-round pick added: “I had no choice. This is my life. Basketball is my life. And I knew that this was a tough injury to deal with and it was a long time that I would be down. I just kept focusing. I just knew I had to just keep pushing for myself and I knew that I’d be able to overcome it and make a strong comeback and I’ll be ready for it.”