People think that just because you're a center, you're not as smart as the guards or the smaller guys.

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

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.

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

I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York.

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

The greatest players fit with the team. They play within the team's style, rather than asking the team to change its style.