He doesn't need advice on how to play his position, but he needs advice on how to play team ball... If it's going to be my team, I'll voice my opinion. If he don't like it, he can opt out.

I have never been a shooter.

I don't believe in pressure. Pressure is when you don't know where your next meal is coming from.

He can play. He can shoot. He can dribble. He can pass. He's a great player. Period. No question about it. And if anyone thinks Dirk is not a great player, I'll punch them in their face.

You know how I be. Last week Kobe couldn't do without me.

I'm a mama's boy above all.

Their unselfishness, the way they play and their poise factor. When you never panic, that's a great sign.