Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered.

Learning is a daily experience and a lifetime mission. I truly believe in the saying "We work to become, not to acquire."

After I played him for the first time, I said 'Let's see. He's four or five inches taller. He's 40 or 50 pounds heavier. His vertical leap is at least as good as mine. He can get up and down the floor as well as I can. And he's smart. The real problem with all this is I have to show up.

Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.

What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere.

I think that David Stern is probably the greatest commissioner that any sport has ever had in the history of this country.

Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.