I know that all good things must come to an end and I've had an incredible ride. I just want to end it on the right note.

I had individuals in my life to help me make the right decisions because it wasn't about them accepting handouts. It was about them making the right decisions for me.

Tough times don't last, but tough people do. And I've been through some tough times, and I know a lot of people can recall tough times, and maybe are going through some tough times right now, but they don't last.

I can still play this game at a high level; I've proven that. I want to be home. I want to be close to my family. I want to be close to my foundation and my business interests.

If I would have listened to other people back in 2000 telling me I should have stopped playing basketball because of a kidney disease, I wouldn't have won a world championship.

I know that all good things must come to an end and I've had an incredible ride. I just want to end it on the right note.

I listen to myself. I listen to my body, my mind, I follow my heart.