I've known for a long time that they're a bunch of idiots.

It's different from being 21 and you think there's endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.

It's wonderful for the players. It's a huge challenge and a huge responsibility for us to get our act together, get our butts in gear. Phil isn't going to bail us out because of our mental lapses.

I never tried to prove anything to someone else. I wanted to prove something to myself.

I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.

I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success.

The guy said NBA players are one in a million, ... I said, 'Man, look, I'm going to be that one in a million.