I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right.

Assists is what Earvin is all about. That's what my whole life has been, assisting others.

You either have to be great or you have to be bad to get a good pick.

I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.

The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.

We are a company that lives and breathes a philosophy that's centered on not only making sound business decisions but also personally and professionally finding ways to contribute to the well being of society. We are also a company that understands community.

I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I'm talking about just for the league itself.