A lot of young players don't really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork.

In athletics there's always been a willingness to cheat if it looks like you're not cheating. I think that's just a quirk of human nature.

Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak.

I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them to not let that be their only dream.

Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary.

I think someone should explain to the child that it's OK to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes.

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