But I like to think an athlete is an athlete.

Basketball is basketball.

When I came into the league, once a team drafted you, they owned you forever. If they didn't like the clothes you wore, or the car you drove, they could blackball you.

Some players are more physical than others, some play with more finesse. Some are just really great all-around players. So you have to change your game.

People will think there are no other great ballplayers. Look at Garnett. Look at Duncan, Shaq, Kobe. Look at the players with Sacramento. The have a really good basketball team.

When you play guard, you're not going to block a lot of shots. Inside, you're going to block shots.

The triple-double is just a stat. It's a test of your strength and stamina and playing ability, really.