I grew up poor, but I didn't have poor dreams

If people around you aren't going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they're dragging you down, get rid of them.

When I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me understand my journey and what I was going to have to deal with day-to-day. I found out that a person named Elizabeth Frazier was living with AIDS at the time, and so I called her up, and she took a meeting with me.

If the community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.

If you want someone to be your mentor, you better be ready to listen and be humbled.

On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It's almost like we have ESPN.

Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball.