I've never been a person to share my private life, but I can help save lives.

Ignorance is not something that lends itself to a meaningful discussion.

One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.

The '80s made up for all the abuse I took during the '70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change.

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly.