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I don't want people to feel like I'm upset or bitter with C-Webb or the University of Michigan. I love them both.
I felt I could have been the kind of player Denver needed, but there were too many things going on with the team.
Derrick Rose - he's had his opportunity. He's been an MVP in the league. His efficiency isn't what it used to be.
We can't wait around for Superman to come in here and save the town, save the team. It's up to us to get it done.
Many people, men in particular, just can't not be active. I guess our minds demand that we seek other challenges.
When the Warriors are on, my wife keeps away from me. I'm a rabid fan, and my language sometimes is not too good.
I liked the idea of being one of the foundations for Coach Bennett's program and trying to revive UVa basketball.
That's my main thing: I want to be on the level those guys [Derrick Rose,Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant] are on.
The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control
I do not judge success based on championships; rather, I judge it on how close we came to realizing our potential
The individual who is mistake-free is also probably sitting around doing nothing. And that is a very big mistake.
Never complain about the officiating. It does no good. During the game I don't want to be fighting two opponents.
I think I was chosen by basketball, although I never really physically got drafted to any team that I played for.
You take the good with the bad and try not to listen to everything said about you because you know it's not good.
When I said I retired from basketball playing, I have retired. You will not see me play again. That is a promise.
You can have your own thought process about things, but you still need to include and co-exist with other people.
If I'm educated and passionate about a topic, I'll answer the question. But I also know when to shut the hell up.
When you love something, you'll always come back to it. You'll always keep asking questions, and finding answers.
In New York, the dunk is not the thing. To break somebody down and shoot a J-that's as big as a dunk in New York.
It was never about trying to make the All-Star Game. It's about being back at that high level to help a team win.
It's an offensive foul if you go into the defender's body, but if I fade and a guy runs into my leg, it's a foul.
The worst moment from all of this was driving from that doctor's office, to tell my wife that I was HIV positive.
The foolhardy are not necessarily stupid, for fools simply follow their imagination whereas the stupid have none.
I grew up in the 'hood, but it was like growing up in Beverly Hills because there were so many superstars around.
I'd like to be settled into somewhat of a normal life. Somewhat. I know it's never going to be completely normal.
I'm not the number-one guy here ... if it translates to winning, I don't mind taking a step back as far as roles.
I want kids to believe that I was just like they were, and to believe that they, too, can aspire to great things.
That's what I tell all the kids who come to my summer camps: 'You'll get a shot; it's about what you do with it.'
The league wants certain things. They want certain guys. I'm just not one of them. But I can't help the way I am.
Other teams fear me so much, just my being out there. I could even be playing on my deathbed, and I'd worry them.
When you look at Jerry Sloan teams, they're all very disciplined. They execute well. They play within themselves.
I have to stay hydrated. It's very important for anyone, but especially athletes! We sweat a lot, and we need it.
To know how I am very important to my team on defense, how my teammates need me on defense, it means a lot to me.
If I make a double bogey, the fans on whatever hole better watch out; I might throw it. I might throw it at them.
Obviously he deserved that Finals MVP award. He is a great talent and he is a huge reason why we are celebrating.
The biggest thing is just routine. I think that's the biggest correlation between golfers and basketball players.
When I lost my brother, it kind of messed me up because in my city, I know everybody. I kind of felt untouchable.
The truth is I'm a bit old school. For me, it would be hard to put on a Lakers jersey. That's just the way it is.
Nothing is black-and-white, except for winning and losing, and maybe that’s why people gravitate to that so much.
I know that to be a good player, you have to stay healthy, and you have to be as athletic as you can possibly be.
Nothing is black-and-white, except for winning and losing, and maybe that's why people gravitate to that so much.
When you're losing, and you're losing again, and you're losing 3... 4... 5 games in a row, it can be frustrating.
It was difficult being a neutral broadcaster - in the people's eyes - because of my association with the Celtics.
Whether I'm starting or coming off the bench, bigs have to protect the rim and can't give nothing easy to nobody.
I think you have to be physical no matter who you're playing against, so that's just something that I have to do.
I love you Philadelphia. I want to thank you for accepting me, and letting me be me and make this my home forever.
We had a lot to do with Randy being fired. If we were to do a lot better, then it probably wouldn't have happened.
The fact that I am not Jewish by religion does not prevent me from connecting to the Jewish nation's spirituality.
I've had a lot of help... from Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, venture capitalists. They've helped me out a ton.
At a certain point in one's career, you want to win, not just have a great season. You want to win a championship.