I Hated Duke. I Felt Like They Only Recruited Black Players That Were Uncle Toms.

I knew becoming an analyst would allow me to see the game from a new perspective.

Every time you leave your house, you've got to be prepared for what might happen.

We live in a litigious society, and that's the way it is. Better safe than sorry.

The ability to see the good in others and the bad in ourselves is perfect vision.

Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.

I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.

I look at my jersey and see the NBA logo, I'm like, 'I didn't think I'd be here.'

Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.

Sometimes the coaches tell me to be selfish, but my game won't let me be selfish.

We want to win it all. The only reason we play this game is to win championships.

I'm very, very confident in my ability to see the game - even before it's played.

We talk about players going broke, but we don't talk about why that is happening.

I have friends who ended up playing professionally in the Middle East and Europe.

On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It's almost like we have ESPN.

I grew up a Detroit Tigers fan, and now to be an owner of the Dodgers is amazing.

It depends a lot on the character of the players, how you respond under pressure.

Those who've been rescued from sin are best able to help in the rescue of others.

Accept a loss as a learning experience, and never point fingers at your teammates

The only thing I wanted out of Indiana was a chance to win my whole career there.

A trade is a trade, but it's different as far as summertime versus in the season.

If you win in New York - that Frank Sinatra song - you are a god. You are a king.

Golden State was basically a guard-oriented offense so I didn't use it that much.

I visualize the game. I think about who I am guarding, the things he likes to do.

Some guys get into the NBA, get the big money, and are satisfied with themselves.

It's tough to lose and lose and lose and get a little closer, but you still lose.

In the NBA, you're never immune to rumors and trade rumors and free agency stuff.

We're not going to go 82-0 and blow everybody out. We are going to be challenged.

There's no time for being babies or being scared. If you're scared, go to church.

At some high schools, you're the star player, and everything revolves around you.

People who understand basketball definitely appreciate what I bring to the table.

Just understand that there's going to be some ups, there's going to be some downs.

I dressed like the guys who I grew up with. I looked like the guys I grew up with.

Definitely was eating bad after surgery. I was overweight by, like, 20, 30 pounds.

In the NBA, we're a brotherhood and we should all want to see one another succeed.

When I was growing up, my grandmother cooked every day. She is the best chef ever.

On females officiating in the NBA -Incompetence should not be confined to one sex.

Why is Scottie Pippen taking a charge? Taking a charge is for people with no game!

I'm very lighthearted, outgoing, friendly, and funny, so I like to try new things.

It's all about guts. I've had so many ups and downs, I'm not scared of being down.

The discovery of superfluidity opened up a new understanding in the science world.

Maybe my life isn't great. We don't have all the answers. Look at it from my side.

I go out with white women. This makes a lot of people unhappy, mostly black women.

You can't think about basketball or you ruin your game. It is an instinctive game.

What's the difference? Ninety million or 80 million. You still can't spend it all.

I had my house converted to the Colorado altitude, so I am always above sea level.

If my boss knew how unproductive I am on Fridays, he wouldn't want me here either.

A lot of times late in your career, you don't have a chance to win a championship.

Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.

We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.

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