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.

Gambling is legal and betting is legal, for what I bet.

I've never lost a game I just ran out of time.

I'd take 12 guys who had a strong passion for the game over 12 guys who don't respect the game.

I want to play for years.

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.

I am privileged to have played basketball.