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I went to a small school, so I had to be a jack of all trades and master a few.
My sons love LeBron more than they love me. I'm just a little jealous about it.
Fashion is what you feel comfortable in and being a little adventurous with it.
I love playing basketball more than I love getting fined and getting suspended.
Playing basketball is second nature to me; acting I found far more challenging.
The only reason I don't do more is because, like all of us, we have busy lives.
As an athlete, as a free agent, you owe it to yourself to explore your options.
The only nickname I've ever had is Merlin, like the magician. I don't know why.
I know I have to keep up my image. It's all about how you handle the situation.
I know I can block shots and I've got to do it. That's part of my job as a big.
That's what Europe brought to the NBA: the passing skills, the shooting skills.
One day of practice is like one day of clean living. It doesn't do you any good.
I always wanted to be a Sixer... I always wanted to finish my career as a Sixer.
Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the game today; he could do anything.
I never had a doubt that I would make it to the NBA, even when I wasn't playing.
It's a real accomplishment for me, personally, to be named to the All-Star team.
Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were the two guys with unstoppable moves.
Yoga helps me with basketball, but it helps me outside of it more than anything.
Living by yourself, technically by yourself, at the age of 16 is not easy to do.
I play basketball strictly for enjoyment and to add to the support of my family.
I've been around enough athletes to know when someone is working, someone's not.
I do have a lot of resolutions, but I don't really make them at New Year's much.
You just got ta believe, i have never been a quitter in my life or in my career.
I know there's a lot of pressure, but I'm just going to go out and play my game.
I don't mess with that cat. I'm pretty sure he carries a blade under his jersey.
I'd love to see an openly gay player, a really, really good gay player come out.
I'm never nervous. Not in high school, not in college. That's just the way I am.
It's refreshing to just see someone that you can have honest communication with.
In order to be a great team, you've got to have focus no matter what's going on.
Nobody knows that they're going to be Champions - you have to work to get there.
My philosophy was if they weren't calling you names, you weren't doing anything.
The game of basketball is one thing, but the image of the game is another thing.
When you're a scorer, you are thinking about scoring, and everything comes easy.
I want a woman to walk past and say, "I would love to be in a picture with him."
I was like, you know, if you want to be someone big, you have to dress the part.
I do support college athletes and the opportunity for them to be paid a stipend.
I'll tell you what: the most hostile and angry trash talker ever is Gary Payton.
You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good.
In college you might think you travel a lot, but it is nowhere close to the NBA.
Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles.
Great leaders are always out front with a banner, instead of behind with a whip.
Constantly be aware and observing. Always seek to improve yourself and the team.
Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.
I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.
When people are used to you doing something, they want you to stay in that lane.
Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like. But I made my decision.
I'm always going to be under a microscope, and I haven't always handled it well.
I've put our guys in position. I gave them the blueprint. I think they're ready.
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
Everyone should have the opportunity to get affordable, quality health coverage.