I come from a large family, but I was not raised with a fortune. Something more was left me, and that was family values.

God put us here to prepare this place for the next generation. That's our job. Raising children and helping the community, that's preparing for the next generation.

The NBA is becoming a global game.

I usually just speak in English when I'm on the basketball court. For some reason, my mind never even tried to cross any other language when I'm playing basketball.

As a matter of fact I've been asked to come when I'm free to play at the White House.

It's easy to be a spokesman and ambassador for a great organization like the NBA. I thank Commissioner David Stern for putting that trust in me to serve the NBA around the globe.

When an elevator brings u upstairs, you better send it back down in order to bring others up!