I think I'm the only player who looks at each and every center and says to myself, 'That's barbecued chicken down there.'

I don't see us having a problem. It's going to be my job to manage the locker room, anyway, so it will work out.

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.

Stay out of the gentlemen's clubs. Get a lot of rest. Just have fun and relax and stay focused.

I think it was 89.2% cheers and 11.8% boos, but I'm used to that.

I don't take anything personal. I just have a certain file in my head, so Earthlings must be careful with what they say.

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.