You know what's crazy about Yao? He speaks perfect English. A lot of people don't know that. Perfect English. When I was over there, I called him. He's like, 'Whassup big fella?' Perfect English!

I'm sort of like a specialist. I go in, do what I do and every four years, they get tired of me and I have to relocate myself.

I'd heard stuff from out there that I was just another player, that I was too young. I wanted to show I could play with anybody.

I'm a combination of the Terminator and Bambi.

I would love an extension, who wouldn't? If they offer me a $35 million-a-year extension, I'll sign it right now. I won't even read the contract. I'm just here to take care of business and I know can help give the city what it's looking for.

No one calls me out, I'm from LSU.

I don't believe that I personally have been changed by the money. The bad thing is people assume you've changed because now you have money.