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.

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

Everybody always thinks the grass is always greener.

We feel that we are fighting for our lives and our livelihoods.

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

Getting the degree meant more to me than an NCAA title, being named All-American or winning an Olympic gold medal.

I'm satisfied with the way I play, but I don't evaluate my performances. I worry about what I can contribute defensively. I don't need to score. As long as we win, I don't care how many points I score.