I love basketball and I'm committed to it, but if I have to lock up my spirit because of basketball, it ain't worth it.

I used to collect hockey cards. It was like Vegas at my school. You'd go to school with your box of cards, and at recess and lunchtime there were all these games we'd play.

Our centers spread the floor, shoot the three and block shots. We can play pick and pop.

I hope my kids learn to put themselves first.

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.

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.

I think it's important that people stand up for what they believe in. It's important that people discuss things.