While day by day the overzealous student stores up facts for future use, he who has learned to trust nature finds need for ever fewer external directions. He will discard formula after formula, until he reaches the conclusion: Let nature take its course.

I mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.

I always know what's happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.

I just shoot until I feel good.

I really don't like talking about money. All I can say is that the Good Lord must have wanted me to have it.

When I was a kid, like 14 or 15, I played with the waiters from the hotel, 'cause that was the best game. And these guys, they'd let me play. And they were black guys.

Strength is not nearly as important as desire. I don't think you can teach anyone desire. I think it's a gift. I don't know why I have it, but I do.