My most prized possession was my library card from the Oakland Public Library.

The only important statistic is the final score.

Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.

The most important measure of how good a game I played was how much better I’d made my teammates play.

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.

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

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