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

Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.

Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.

Christmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That's what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight on the Lakers, on our team, and we knew that all of the other leagues were at home and millions of people were watching. So it made it a special day to play on Christmas.

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.

If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder.

I wouldn't do the 'Magic Hour' again, but I would do TV again. The 'Magic Hour' is not me. Anything I would do, I would have to be me. That is how it would work.