I've learned a lot at home and been able to take what I've learned at home to the court.

Kobe enjoys that situation. Stepping up and making the big basket or being involved in a key play.

I don't care what sport you're talking about. What you see with great franchises is structure - a structure that doesn't just take you from year to year, but day to day.

Michael, if you can't pass, you can't play. - Coach Dean Smith to Michael Jordan in his freshman year We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees.

I've got to play free agency out, and I've got to look at all of my options.

Oh, I think, watching Magic, him being one of my... I'm one of his biggest fans, and just trying to emulate what he did, going out on the playground, and also playing with older guys.

Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable.