The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best.

Being nervous isn't bad. It just means something important is happening.

I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and that's everybody's wish... I try to be a role model for black kids, white kids, yellow kids, green kids. This is what I felt was good about my personality.

Failure makes me work even harder.

If I had been playing for money I would have complained a long time ago that I was underpaid.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.

Accept a loss as a learning experience, and never point fingers at your teammates