I learned what my weaknesses were and I went out the next day to turn those weaknesses intro strengths.

But it is a black man's game, and it will be forever.

It makes me sick when I see a guy just stare at a loose ball and watch it go out of bounds.

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.

Practice habits were crucial to my development in basketball. I didn't play against the toughest competition in high school, but one reason I was able to do well in college was that I mastered the fundamentals. You've got to have them down before you can even think about playing.

I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.

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.