Maybe it's God disguised as Michael Jordan.

You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you'll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around.

Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players.

The best players will play. That's the way it will always be.

If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it.

The nature of competition is such that any number of people invariably have their eyes on the same prize you do. Recognize your assets and employ them to the best of your ability.