The only important statistic is the final score.

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

I've been fortunate to meet and work with a lot of really smart people. The thing that strikes me most about them is how they continue to explore and learn every day. I have tried to apply that approach in my modest career as well.

Heart in champions has to do with the depth of our motivation and how well your mind and body react to pressure - that is, being able to do what you do best under maximum pain and stress.

You can do anything you want to do if you want it bad enough

People say it was the greatest individual rivalry they've ever seen. I agree with that. Let me assure you that if either Wilt's or Russ' coach had ever told one of them he couldn't guard the other guy, he would have lost that player forever.

The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.