In New York, the dunk is not the thing. To break somebody down and shoot a J-that's as big as a dunk in New York.

When I'm on the court, it's like I'm in heaven.

Perception rules the world. Everyone knows that. Where we live and where we're from, you just can't escape it.

Me. I like to have fun. I'm like a kid in a candy story out there.

There was a possibility I could have been out of the NBA. It's taught me something that was a little deeper than basketball. I'm talking about life decisions.

Sometimes I still don't know if I'm prepared to go through the entire season, dealing with the different personalities, the crowds, the politics.

You've got to play with pride and guts.