I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish.

I heave the basketball; I know it sails in a parabola, exhibiting perfect symmetry, which is interrupted by the basket. It's funny, but it is always interrupted by the basket.

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

Winning isn't always championships.

Once I made a decision, I never thought about it again.

There have been times when I have failed. But there have never been times when I thought I would fail

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