Talk to the guys that ain't doing nothing, don't talk to me. I just want eight guys out there with me who want to play.

He's just intelligent-sort of a nerd, actually. He's the only brother I know who made a 1420 on the SAT. I don't think Chris Dudley did that, and Mr. Smarty Pants went to Yale. Kobe doesn't hang out. He doesn't go to the clubs. He doesn't ride around. He doesn't put rims on his car. He's just him. He's a sophisticated kid. Damn mature for his age.

Shaquille O'Neal has always been one to speak the truth.

The NBA is fairy tale and real life mixed together.

I'll beat you up right now if you want me to.

That's what I do. I get in and get under people's skin and all that stuff. But you will remember me - and that's all that matters.

When you flop, that's just another message that you don't know how to play me. Stand up and take your medicine like a man.