Athlete Quotes

That excitement on the court, I'm the same way off the court. I like to have fun, meet people; I like to give high-fives to the kids courtside. Just have fun. That's kind of my personality, that's how I've been.

Some guys travel with expensive Louis Vuitton luggage but it gets all scratched up under the plane. I'd rather not spend too much money on something that's just going to get messed up.

Personally, I'm a V-neck guy.

Now, I'm back to my old ways: Needing to be the leader, needing to score.

My dream was to be in the NBA. I wasn't really focused on being a star player on a team. I just wanted to make it to the NBA. I've been blessed for the opportunities to be in the Finals, been in the playoffs ever since I've been in the NBA.

In any situation, I'm going to be good.

In a business, you've got to move on.

I've never had much notoriety. It's fine with me.

I'm old school. I'm not the fastest guy or the quickest guy.

I'm old school.

I'm not the fastest guy or the quickest guy.

I took a back seat and did whatever it took for the team to win.

I mesh with anyone.

I heard a lot of those things. I heard that I was greedy; that I didn't care about winning; heard the questioning of my loyalty. And I'm thinking: 'Of course I want to win. I've been winning my entire life.'

I have an iPhone, too, but I use the Blackberry more because I'm addicted to BBM'ing. I'm also on Twitter 24/7 and it's a lot easier on the BlackBerry.

I have a collection of 50-plus snapback hats.

Growing up, I wish that I'd had the supplies and laptops and all the new technology that's out right now.

Growing up in college, in high school, I was the focal point.

During summer or charity games I'll wear my bright orange or green or turquoise ones and guys are always like, 'Why are your shoes so bright?'

Being named as a finalist for the USA Basketball National Team is an unbelievable feeling and an opportunity that is truly humbling. It is an honor to be included with such talented players and I look forward to the chance to represent my country this summer.

Your team has to understand that coming into the ABA, you have to have your investments right and sponsorships and people ready to give you money so they can back you up.

You have to look at how chemistry develops.

When your team drops out, you make the ABA look bad.

When I see gay people holding hands or kissing in the streets, I just don't think that's right.

I've always thought if it's not broke, why fix it?

I'm not trying to get back on a team, but I have tried to stay in shape just in case a team needs a point guard. A championship team. I wouldn't go to any other team.

I'm a goodhearted person. I interact with people all the time.

I was always taught if you do something, face the piper. Try to make it right.

I think I have the skills. I'm a great judge of talent. I just know basketball.

I take my son to school and then I drive 45 minutes to practice with my ABA team, the Florida Pit Bulls, from 10 to 1. In the afternoon, I have meetings.