If we lose a couple in a row this season, it will be like the World Trade [Center] is coming down again.

It's about taking advantage of the opportunities you have right now, and right now we're in a position where you call somebody and they're willing to pick up and take the call because they're a fan, you have to take advantage of that and have a chance to capitalize on your ideas.

The biggest thing is to make sure that when something comes out about you that is false that you prove it's not true.

When people see you on the screen, you become bigger than life.

I always remind my kids that hard work pays off. They see that I take nothing for granted in life. It helps them stay grounded.

Wherever you go, things change you. I mean, obviously moving to Miami and becoming part of the NBA has given me a different perspective on style than I had when I lived in Chicago or Milwaukee.

Players are ready to play, We're not on strike. It's a lockout.