If he wants to get that next contract, he's going to have to go to the New York Athletic Club three times a day and just ride the bike.

I average 25 with three guys on me and they are just looking at stats I guess.

Everything happens for a reason. I'm used to it, I prepare for it. Like I say, at the end of the day, those in charge of their own destiny are going to do what's right for them and their family.

I think everything happens for a reason. With my game being the way it is, if I did shoot 80 percent, I'd be a harder person to deal with. It just keeps me humble. Just imagine me in my game shooting the same percentage that Reggie Miller shoots. I wouldn't even talk to you guys because I wouldn't have to.

I'm not going to try to go out there and outdo him. I don't have to try to outdo him, I'm Shaq.

Against Bradley, every time I'm trying to dunk, dunk, dunk.

Pat Riley is the best coach I've ever had...