If Shakespeare can compare all of life to a stage, maybe it's not odd to believe that part of the play can take place on a basketball court.

Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.

A rebounder, or a shot-blocker for that matter, is always at a disadvantage if he tells himself the only way he can succeed is by out jumping the guy next to him. Sometimes he will have to, but most of the time he will not. Most of my rebounds came from positioning, where I was able to get the ball while in heavy traffic.

To love someone is nothing, to be loved by someone is something, to love someone who loves you is everything.

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

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

The most important thing to me is the friends that I've made.