When I was a little kid I used to go on the playground and say: today I will shoot like Bird, pass like Magic, jump like Mike, be quick like Zeke. I am thankful to them, since without seeing them do things they did, I wouldn't be in the NBA.

If I don't believe it, then they don't need me on the court. I've just got to believe that in my heart.

Man, people have been waiting for me to fall off my whole career. From the first time I stepped on the court. It probably made people sick to their stomachs watching my whole career, watching the things that I've done in my career.

People try to start things with me because of who I am, and I know that means I have to stay away. Its definitely racial.

I want to return to the NBA this season, and help any team that wants me, in any capacity that they feel that I can help. I'm disappointed.

I see kids today trying to do the things I did, and it makes me feel like I've come a long way.

People think that I'm some tough renegade, black-hearted being, evil, but that ain't me.