I don't know about flying, but sometimes it feels like I have these little wings on my feet.

I'd take 12 guys who had a strong passion for the game over 12 guys who don't respect the game.

You're an idiot. You've screwed up every play we ever ran. You're too stupid to even remember the plays. We ought to get rid of you.

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.

I make shoes for white suburban kids, not the poor black kids. That would be like opening a restaurant for people without stomachs.

When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game.

Do I need my number retired throughout the course of the league to acknowledge what I've done? No.