As a player all you can do is play within yourself, even in the context of a team sport.

I was disappointed if I didn't have a chance to win a game, and if I had the chance and didn't do it.

I enjoy winning, but more importantly I enjoy the people I'm around.

I don't think people fully appreciate the trauma associated with losing. It takes a lot out of you, year after year.

[The NBA] used to be a small band of basketball groupies. Now there are a lot more corporate-type people working in the league.

The marketing of players has created untold wealth for many sports stars. You can't blame them or the company that covets the relationship with them, but that doesn't mean the player is good.

I'm just ultracompetitive. I will be till they put me in the grave.