When it comes to negative comments from the press, I think that’s to be expected. No matter how good you’re playing, the negativity will come. However, when you have a bad game, get absolutely beaten and THEN there’s negative comments, that’s tough to deal with.

I try to stay away from social media and my mentions when it’s days after blowouts or poor performances because I know the internet will go crazy. Sometimes though, it’s very difficult. I try not to get caught up in it all, but I have been known to comment on some of the stuff concerning me, which usually doesn’t look good or end well, but sometimes it’s bigger than me.

There will always be critics who I feel don’t know what they’re talking about, so I just let those people talk all the stuff they want because I think their opinion is useless. When it comes from talking heads and media outlets you respect, that one is tough. But, I will be honest, that type of negative energy towards me and/or my play, I try to use that to be better next game. It’s not always easy, but it does help when you have that motivation.