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.

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

Winning a ring is everybody's goal, whether you're a player or a coach.

People complain that pro athletes make a lot of money; but what they don't understand is that we need a lot of money because we spend a lot of money.

Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I'll be ready.

I'm just like any person who is coaching in this league, I'm just looking for an opportunity, that's all.

Amare, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups - they're virtually unstoppable.