There's a disappointment there because I still feel there's an emptiness in my career that just wasn't filled.

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.

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

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.

Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the game today; he could do anything.

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.

If we all make a concerted effort and try to improve the life of someone else, then this world would be a better place to live in.