If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them

I don't go out and just try to score. I score because there is an opportunity to score.

I would tell players to relax and never think about what's at stake. Just think about the basketball game. If you start to think about who is going to win the championship, you've lost your focus.

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

Enjoy every minute of life. Never second-guess life.

There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either.

If you don't back it up with performance and hard work, talking doesn't mean a thing.