The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight.

If one's reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.

I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

If I don't ask "Why me?" after my victories, I cannot ask "Why me?" after my setbacks and disasters.

You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.

A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.