The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.

You just stay patient, that's all.

I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

I think that game is a testament to what happens when you put no ceiling to what you're capable of doing.

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.

Magic has five championships. I have five championships. I'm pretty sure we both know what we're doing.

Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank.