Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.

Being nervous isn't bad. It just means something important is happening.

Nothing of value comes without being earned.

You remember the [remarks] you made in 1994 about, 'I think I can guard you, I can shut you down, I would love to play against you?' Well, you're about to get your chance.

When I worked on my game, that's what I thought about. When it happened, I set another goal, a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I guess I approached it with the end in mind. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, and I focused on getting there.

I will not quit this game because of what the media has done to me.

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