The Bulls talked to just about every person who ever met me.

These people didn't know anything about black people, so the only thing they could imagine was the worst thing.

Larry Bird is overrated in a lot of areas. ... Why does he get so much publicity? Because he's white. You never hear about a black player being the greatest.

I don't fit into the mold of the NBA man, and I think I've been punished financially for it.

It's all about what they can get out of me.

I want to be anywhere in the world that I'm needed. I want to spread a message of peace and love throughout the world.

I spent money, I slept with women around the league, but I always kept my mind on the game.