I'm sorry that the young athletes in basketball will not get the chance to play (in the Olympics) anymore, and live that dream.

The players have no real self-esteem when it comes to putting the best image out there in a real competitive fashion.

It's a sad commentary when I have to say that sometimes in our country we are real sensitive to race.

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.

The Olympics were great, because you had to make the team, and then go to the games. Now, I don't know, these guys today don't want to do anything like that.

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.

Now, I guess, people want stars. People are trying to invent stars.