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Every person that's in the NBA should experience playing in New York at least once in their career.

When you're paying millions of dollars for somebody to coach your team, you can find somebody good.

Passing is contagious. There's nothing better than making the pass that gives someone an easy hoop.

People are moved by my story, but they're only moved by my story because of what I do on the court.

Every time you play against somebody like Giannis, you have to be really locked into the game plan.

My assistants and I often would spend more time planning a practice than the actual practice itself

It is impossible to attain proper physical condition without being sound both mentally and morally.

If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.

Ten strong horses could not pull an empty baby carriage if they worked independently of each other.

I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them to not let that be their only dream.

If not for the success that medicine has made, I might be part of a much different story right now.

I spent a lot of time doing things other people wanted me to do, so I'm doing what I want to do now

You have injuries that bother you when you're not playing. When that horn blows, you don't feel it.

If you look at the NBA, it's the richest and wealthiest group of African-American men in the world.

People don't know. People are ignorant. They feel that if you stutter, then you're slow or whatnot.

Coaching takes patience. I'm more enthused when teaching players who want it versus when I have to.

I move very well. Being able to go at different types of players, that's where I have an advantage.

A team can't work when a guy puts himself in front of a team. I have yet to be on a team like that.

I knew where I wanted to go, what kind of player I wanted to become and I focused on getting there.

When you play guard, you're not going to block a lot of shots. Inside, you're going to block shots.

Just because it is an All-Star Game doesn't mean that you are playing as efficiently as you should.

I respect LeBron. People think we have a hate for each other, but I totally respect what he's done.

Can't pick and choose when you're gonna be a leader. If you're gonna be it - gotta do it every day.

I came into the league traded. So I'm not the only person that goes through trade rumors each year.

A lot of times, I think broadcast commentators can get bogged down with stats and personal agendas.

It's hard to guard two dynamic players working together rather than guarding them going one-on-one.

If I get to know somebody, I'll open up, but other than that I like to sit back and observe things.

Ask anybody from Africa which country is the best in terms of dressing, and they'll tell you Congo.

I'm pretty much able to play any style. I'm not here to demand 40 or 50 shots. But I would like 30.

When you're in championships, it's never about what you do. It's always about what other people do.

I never ever gave ownership a thought. My thoughts before I retired were coaching and broadcasting.

My father was a soccer player. All my friends played basketball though, so I stuck with basketball.

Watching tape is key. I basically watch every game. It's the only way to break down your opponents.

I'm the guy that stands out in all the crowds, so I don't get out there and dance, but I can dance.

I like Kevin Durant's game! Ain't nothing he can't do. Shoot. Has a handle. Plays D. Scores at will.

I'm a true believer that God puts us in situations to help us ultimately get to where we need to be.

Steph Curry - I haven't seen anyone on his level, bringing that type of showmanship with excellence.

Movies play a very important part in my life and I think the most number of films are made in India.

I feel like basketball is my outlet. Basketball is an opportunity for me to get all my emotions out.

People always say he can run and he can jump. So can a deer and you wouldn't put a deer in the game.

I havent won on my birthday since college, so its good to play hard and get a win by double figures.

I had a turnover and three missed shots down the stretch. I just have to make sure I calm my nerves.

I would want to work with guys that maybe aren't starters, guys that are the fourth or fifth option.

People have said I have a Napoleon complex. But I've always had to fight for everything that I have.

You're guilty until proven innocent. Perception is reality, that's the way that it is in this world.

Listen, we've drafted guys that wouldn't come in for workouts before. It's not the end of the world.

I go out there and get my eyes gouged, my nose busted, my body slammed. I love the pain of the game.

When a high-profile personality lives like I do, everybody thinks that person is fated to die young.

As a parent with a child with autism, it's been really tough to experience your child having autism.

McDonald's is over with. But chips and candy and stuff, it's going to be hard to get away from that.

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