When I got cut from the varsity team as a sophomore in high school, I learned something. I knew I never wanted to feel that bad again. I never wanted to have that taste in my mouth, that hole in my stomach. So I set a goal of becoming a starter on the varsity.

I've had tendinitis since college.

The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.

The best evaluation I can make of a player is to look in his eyes and see how scared they are.

What is love? Love is playing every game as if it's your last!

Once I get the ball, you're at my mercy. There is nothing you can say or do about it. I own the ball.

The greatest people that ever lived were also the greatest failures. They just didn’t let those failures affect them like they do most.