Would you describe that as a habit?

It's definitely a habit. I got elbowed in college in my junior year and kinda busted my lip open.

So I wore a mouthpiece after that every single game and every year it's kinda gotten farther and farther away from my teeth

They're not that effective if they're out there hanging on the corner of your mouth, like you're smoking a banana or something, you know.

There's no one to reprove my approach. -Yes, that's right.

You need to consult with your dentist before you do that.

So, okay. And how often will you wash those? Is it the same one or is it a series of them that you use?

It's a very unsanitary process.

It is! -Yes

I, uh, I don't think, I probably...I wear the same one every three or four games.

Okay, you rotate a little bit. It's a little problem when someone kisses me after the games.

Like, uh, I just chew on it like crazy. It kinda calms me down, especially when I'm at the free throw line.

I've gotta get in my groove.

Okay, well did you wear it when you played golf with the president?

Maybe you won the triple bogey at the 18th, you know! Next time.

That's what I'm talking about.

Imagine you show up at the golf course with a mouthguard in, I mean that would be...

That would be I'm serious about my business, right?

Very strong move!