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.

I've been to the Hall of Fame many times, in grade school and high school. I had field trips to the Hall of Fame and taking tours of it. I just never thought about that one day I possibly might be in it. I think it'd be great.

We might make a lot of money but, we also spend a lot of money.

This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career.

Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know.

Brooklyn, it's a great town, a great city. It's New York.