My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

I'd like to be settled into somewhat of a normal life. Somewhat. I know it's never going to be completely normal.

My father used to say that it's never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, 'You never know what you can accomplish until you try.'

Excellence isn't a one-week or one-year ideal. It's a constant.

The NBA is the strongest professional sports league in the world. The league and the game is bigger than any one person, Michael Jordan included, and they always will be. I hope that today players, especially our young players, continue to recognize that simple fact. Nothing is more important than the game itself and the fans who support it.

People can fly. Some people fly higher than others, that's all.

The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.