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

You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything.

With businesses, you go to the same places because you like the service, you like the people and they take care of you. They greet you with a smile. That's how people want to be treated, with respect. That's what I tell my employees - customer service is very important.

If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to use every connection you’ve got.

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

In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.

I only know how to play two ways: reckless and abandon.