I knew Rick Pitino was going to make them play that outbreak, monkey defense. He's been doing it all his life.

I started out as a young Ninja and killed all of the Shoguns. I am a Shogun now and I'm holding my spot. There probably won't be another Shogun after this.

If you're going to hire an assassin, let him go out and kill someone. I can't be Shaq taking six or seven shots.

We're focusing on the whole pie, not a slice. A slice is good, but it's not good enough to get you fat. We're trying to get fat.

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

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.

Write this: Since my boy is the coach, I'm going to try out for the Dolphins next year. Tight end.