Poor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can control your destiny.

I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids.

I was a Republican until they lost their minds

I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that's pretty cool.

One thing about being famous is the people around you, you pay all their bills so they very rarely disagree with you because they want you to pick up the check.

I think it sucks that in our country [the USA] there is such a double standard education-wise. Which part of the city you live in, or something like that, determines if you'll be successful, and that's not fair.

If you can't slam with the best, then jam with the rest.