When I get old, I'm going to the old folks' home. I don't want to be one of those guys who's hanging around the house bothering the kids. But not just any old folks' home. I want the whole top floor.

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.

Przybilla can't guard me when I'm 27, 37 or 47.

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

Once the Hack-a-Shaq works once, you know I'm going to see it again. The only thing worse for basketball than that defense is the Lack-a-Shaq offense, where I have to go to the bench because of foul trouble. There is no fun in that.

We have strict orders: If we talk about it we get fined $50,000.

I'm a realist. I like to put it in business terms. I ran three different corporations my way and I was successful. But I'm an older guy who is on his way out so they brought me in as a consultant for the new, up-and-coming CEO. I'm here for him.