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 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.

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.

So many people feel that once you reach a certain age then it's time for you to retire from a sport you love. I don't think that's true at all. I think age should not dictate that.

You can want and hope, or you can make it happen.

A win is a win, regardless of how you look at it.