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I grew up in an non-athletic family, where my parents were interested in music, in literature, in education and art.
Thank God for Jerry Springer's show. I thought only black folks were that screwed up until I watched Jerry Springer.
My family got all over me because they said Bush is only for the rich people. Then I reminded them, 'Hey, I'm rich'.
Anytime you can grace the cover of any videogame, that means that you're on that level. That you're one of the best.
I would have to be in a very different place in my life to coach basketball. I'll always work out and be in the gym.
The NBA believes if you play for a team and get paid by a team, you're the property of that team for 24 hours a day.
You know, I have a responsibility to my team that if I'm going to be on the floor, then I have to make a difference.
I try to get control of the tempo, control of the flow, and get my teammates the ball in the best position to score.
A man's intelligence does not increase as he acquires power. What does increase is the difficulty of telling him so.
The great thing about basketball is you work as hard as you can to individually get better so that your team can win
I work extremely hard in the weight room, and also on the court to get better and make sure I keep my body in shape.
I'm an athlete, so I can dress down with the best of them. I can throw on t-shirts and sweats with the best of them.
Every time you compete, try harder to improve on your last performance. Give nothing short of your very best effort.
It's just really exciting to have the ball in my hands. Not just on defense but to make plays on special teams also.
I think we, as pro coaches, should have a consciousness towards having an image and a role model mentality for kids.
I hear it each day. If I'm not smiling, if I don't have the biggest grin on my face, then it's like I'm always down.
Everything was always a pretty up and down for me. It's always been an uphill battle as far as getting respect goes.
Love is one of the only reminders besides pain that things are real. It's one of the only things worth fighting for.
I can go toe-to-toe with somebody with my shoes. But you can't do it with LeBron, 'cause what shoe does he not have?
But the best revenge for naysayers is living well. And living well is doing your job and taking care of your family.
The question is, when does the therapeutic community end and the reality kick back in Then, what do you do with them
They're kind of baby steps. We haven't made any measurable impact on the mortality rate or survival of this disease.
I'm a playmaker. I'm always attacking the rim and have somewhat of a reckless style. I try to be everywhere at once.
I don't think people fully appreciate the trauma associated with losing. It takes a lot out of you, year after year.
There are some people the gestation period is like an elephant's and it's just years and years before they're ready.
We can give without loving, but we can't love without giving. In fact, love is nothing unless we give it to someone.
Understand there is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance. You must be willing to pay the price.
I continually stress to my players that all I expect from them at practice and in the games is their maximum effort.
The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.'
My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it.
Culture and politics were inseparable [in the Sixties], which gave a soundtrack to political awareness and activism.
It was a good feeling to have a lot of support. A lot of people respect me as a player but also as a person as well.
I know to win a championship, you're not going to do it alone. You're going to have to have a great supporting cast.
Eeew, I'd be a little uncomfortable Googling myself. People sit there - and Google themselves? That's kind of weird.
I've been playing NBA Live since I was little, and I won't lie, I always play with the team with the highest rating.
You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed - you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that.
That's one of my biggest obstacles. I'm afraid of failure. I want to succeed so bad that I become afraid of failing.
I think the reason why I'm the person who I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.
I have 'the first' attached to my name in a whole lot of different aspects when it comes to the sport of basketball.
Even in high school, when I had injuries, I tried to play with them. When I shouldn't have worked out, I worked out.
For a long time, I'd work until 10 or 11. When I work, I'm on. I'm 'Magic.' I love it, but it takes a lot out of me.
I want to be one of those players like Jason Kidd, who is always in tune with the game and sees several plays ahead.
The panda is a funny, lovable animal, which defends its territory well. It's strong but calm. It suits me perfectly.
There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either.
When the ladies see an athlette walking around, they think, Well, he got the cocaine, so let's go get high with him.
My least favorite subject? Uh... I didn't have a least favorite subject because, I mean, high school is so much fun.
I've been an assistant for seven years now and I haven't had one head coaching interview. I'm doing something wrong.
I positively, positively, positively want to play. I've got everything else so why not a gold medal? I want to play.
Listening and talking to my teammates has helped me learn the NBA game. I know that talent can only take you so far.
Everybody knows how much I disliked the Knicks when I was with the Celtics, but I think it's grown to another level.