I wouldn’t say I’m a ball hog. I’m a shooter. I don’t necessarily hog the ball, but I put them up though. I definitely much rather shoot it than pass it. That’s just how I am.

Everybody shut up. Let us work.

It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice

I love the weather, I love my '63 droptop Impala, I love the 405, and I love my guys.

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.

Friends come and go but banners hang forever.

I'm chasing perfection.