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 one thing that always bothered me when I played in the NBA was I really got irritated when they put a white guy on me.

I hate to lose more than I like to win.

I don't know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody - somewhere - was practicing more than me.

It's been a journey, the NBA. It's taken me a lot farther than I ever expected.

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.

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.