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.

Every parent wants to see their kids excel.

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

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

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.

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.