“The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.”
“I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.”
“You can feel the vibes, feel the people pulling for you.”
“One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you don't think there will be change, whether you want it to or not.”
“But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.”
“I think I started learning lessons about being a good person long before I ever knew what basketball was. And that starts in the home, it starts with the parental influence.”
“But you know, we have a very normal family. We've had our ups and downs. You know, we've had our issues, but we've had great cause for celebration.”
“When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man. In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I still have some control over it.”
“With the crowds on your side, it's easier to play up to your potential.”
“I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals.”