I don't believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.

They don't let many black people in the governor's mansion in Alabama, unless they're cleaning.

If a guy drew a charge on me, I tried to kick him in the balls.

I think you have an obligation to be honest.

I remember sitting down with the Rockets and saying, 'Yeah. I'm going to retire.' They said, 'Well, we'll give you $9 million.' And I said, 'You got a pen on you?'

The most underrated player in NBA history is Dominique Wilkins. Right behind him is Gary Payton. He never has gotten the respect he deserves. If he doesn't spend the rest of his days in Seattle, I hope he goes someplace where he has a chance to win a title.

My initial response was to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized that I had no character.