The good part about being famous is being able to help people. The hard part is every day you have to be in a good mood, because that is what people expect. You learn to get good at it.

I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.

I just feel that my competitive drive is far greater than anyone else that I've met, and I think that I thrive on that.

My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes.

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

Limits, like fear, is often an illusion.

Basketball isn't just about the bright lights, packed arenas and highlight reels. Basketball is a way of life. Basketball is a relationship between you and the ball, you and your teammates. If you love the game, nobody can take that from you.