Pat Riley, Dave Checketts and Ernie Grunfeld - they brought the Knicks back to the glory days. It started with Rick Pitino. We took our first step with him, making the playoffs. When Pat came in we just kicked the door open.

I never knew what basketball was. I started playing on the playground. People used to laugh at me and joke at me because I was so tall and I didn't know the game and couldn't play it.

I positively, positively, positively want to play. I've got everything else so why not a gold medal? I want to play.

Every time when they would call my name I kept hearing 'New York Knicks' instead of 'Seattle SuperSonics.

Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener.

Every parent wants to see their kids excel.

I think the people here in New York appreciated what I brought to the table, and they showed it when I retired by the way they came out and supported me, and it meant a lot to me. It made me feel like I am a part of this city, and I will remain a part of this city.