Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that.

I missed 9000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games and missed the shot to win the game 26 times.

I would never play an extra year for money. I play the game because I love it. I just so happen to get paid. If I don't feel I still enjoy the game, I can care less what a year is worth. I'm not going to play the game just because of money.

I'm a firm believer in goal setting. Step by step. I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything.

Each time I step on the basketball court, I never know what will happen. I live for the moment. I play for the moment.

I am privileged to have played basketball.

I'll quit competing when my heart quits beating