Some choice quotes from players working out for the Portland Trail Blazers

Six young NBA prospects worked out for the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. Here are some of the things they said about chasing their NBA dreams.

Many players who strive to play under the bright lights of the NBA have to compete in pre-draft workouts. The Portland Trail Blazers organization is just one of many they visit.

But while they’re working out for various teams, these players must face the dual gauntlet of on-court competitors and off-court journalists.

We’ve compiled the best quotes from the six players who worked out for Portland at the team’s practice facility in Tualatin, Oregon.