You know what I think? Very few people play because they love the game. Most of them play because they make good money. They keep playing because of the money. I could care less about it. If I don't love the game, no check is going to keep me playing.

You always have to focus in life on what you want to achieve.

I heave the basketball; I know it sails in a parabola, exhibiting perfect symmetry, which is interrupted by the basket. It's funny, but it is always interrupted by the basket.

When I step onto the court, I'm ready to play. If you're going up against me, you'd better be ready. If you're not going to compete, I will dominate you.

My best skill was that I was coachable. I was a sponge and aggressive to learn.

Heart is what separates the good from the great.

There was never any fear for me, no fear of failure. If I miss a shot, so what?