I'm not going to retire because I want the money. We want honest athletes, but at the same time, you're going to have people saying, 'He's so greedy. He's made X amount of money, and he has to take that last little bit.' Yes, I do have to take that last little bit. I'm sorry if that is frustrating to some, but if they were in my shoes, they would do exactly the same thing.

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.

When I think of my career, I can't help but think of the kid with his ball, falling in love.

It's cool to challenge myself to learn new things as opposed to going to play basketball in the park for millionth time.

I know that to be a good player, you have to stay healthy, and you have to be as athletic as you can possibly be.

My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.

It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.