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When I'm at my grandparents', I know I literally have to do nothing but relax, enjoy myself, and enjoy my family members' company.
I didn't do this by myself, man. It was so many people, so many fans that came in there and cheered for me, night in and night out.
We all have to go into the game and play hard, no days off, no possessions off and when we get a little lead don't get comfortable.
My goals all along were to win state and play in the McDonald's All-American game. I'm happy I was able to accomplish those things.
Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered.
Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well.
Right now, you know, it's not about the refs or anything else, it's about hitting first, getting on the run and never looking back.
I'm kind of a beach bum from Florida, and I have a very different style. I like tight-fitting, Euro-fitting clothes, colored pants.
Growing up, I just wore whatever fit. I was going through crazy growth spurts, so I could never really take my style too seriously.
You don't always have to be a leader and be as vocal as I am. I'm sure some people would love it if I didn't talk as much as I did.
Shaq is not the man. He's the man because the NBA wants him to be the man, but before you can be the man, you've got to be the man.
First off, do everything they can to give their kids the opportunities to play sports; asthma is not a deterrent to playing sports.
Immediately after games, we're talking about what we need to do for the next game. We're not satisfied in the moment that we're in.
I'm happy that I can focus on my body a little bit. I'm not happy to get surgery, but I'm happy that I can focus on getting better.
My favorite player, growing up, was David Robinson. He was really the first person that I actually knew about and actually watched.
Let's face it: if you're an elite basketball player and you choose to be socially and politically active, it could harm your brand.
For Donald Trump, during his candidacy, he became a polarizing candidate, which included, along the way, insulting a lot of people.
Stuff about me dating Kim Kardashian - I have no idea where that came from and all these other rumors. I don't think I'm that type.
I've kept in touch with many of my former teammates: Bob Marcucci was our team manager and we bonded over our passion for baseball.
Your best athletes might give basketball a try just when they think, geez, this might be something that pays off for me in the end.
I've always been taught to care what other people think. My grandmother and mother taught me to project a positive image of myself.
There are some teams and logos you see, no matter where you are in the world, and you know exactly who they are and what they mean.
My favorite thing about being a father is just seeing my kids grow and do some of the same things that I did when I was a kid, man.
People see me high-fivin' and smiling on the court, and they don't think that's me. But it is. I just want to go out and be myself.
I was happy to be in the Argentina league. Then I started to play slowly, and I went to Italy and I started in the second division.
When all your teammates make shots, it's easy to get assists. Nobody feels the pressure to score. It makes the game so much easier.
It's not all about becoming an NBA player; sometimes it's about becoming your best self and making the biggest impact you can make.
I make shoes for white suburban kids, not the poor black kids. That would be like opening a restaurant for people without stomachs.
I smoked my first cigar in 1991, when we won the championship. Up to that point, I had never smoked a cigar, never smoked anything.
You have to teach now - tell a kid how to box out, tell him how to pass, teach him footwork. Players don't understand that anymore.
Everyone wants to believe Chris Paul is a good guy. They don't know he's a horrible teammate. They don't know how he treats people.
I dream about winning a championship, where everybody is hooting and hollering for you. The whole world is drawn to the NBA Finals.
I'm not worried about offense. I've always had that, but I can get better defensively and that in turn will make my offense better.
I've always been one to shy away from the publicity, the limelight, whatever you want to call it. I prefer to be in the background.
Take 30 seconds to encourage everyone you meet today. Everyone. Be genuine and transparent. And do it. Then do it tomorrow. Repeat.
We had more great times than bad times together, but they've moved on, I've moved on. I have a new team now and I have a new focus.
When I'm done playing basketball, I want do something bigger. I'm working on my doctorate right now at Barry University in Florida.
Your touch and your feel for the game is pretty much gone if you don't work on it - at least get some shots up or dribble the ball.
You kinda say, 'Well, straight people don't have to come out.' I understand now that's not necessarily the right way to look at it.
That's one of the reasons I was drafted because I blocked three shots a game in college so I got to continue doing that in the NBA.
Guys are going to talk. We're going to respond... they aren't going to punk us. Not me. They're not going to punk Tristan Thompson.
I was taller than most of the kids. When I started playing basketball, my coach put me at point guard. Europeans do that sometimes.
I don't really have anything to say. Basketball is not a game that you can play with your mouth. It needs action to prove yourself.
Being older, I can't imagine a parent not wanting to be in their kid's life. I will just never understand it. To me, it's priceless.
When I saw the rough cuts of ‘The Village of Peace,’ I was immediately intrigued and wanted to share this story on the global stage.
When I saw the rough cuts of 'The Village of Peace,' I was immediately intrigued and wanted to share this story on the global stage.
One thing I am is a leader and if I'm not allowed to lead, then I have to follow. So then I want to be the best follower that I can.
Wiggle is kinda like a word that I feel like I coined. It's being able to maneuver in and out, around defenders with the basketball.
What I've talked about the entire series and throughout this playoffs is about intensity and effort, desire and will of our players.
If you read a label and just look up the ingredients, you'll be able to figure out really easily what's good for you and what's bad.