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.

When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.

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.

The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.

Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had.

I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.

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