There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either. Read Summary
When I was young, I had to learn the fundamentals of basketball. You can have all the physical ability in the world, but you still have to know the fundamentals. Read Summary
I will not quit this game because of what the media has done to me. Read Summary
Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game. Read Summary
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. Read Summary
The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can't let yourself be beat because of lack of effort. Read Summary
Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too. Read Summary
The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game. Read Summary
I want to be the bridge to the next generation. Read Summary
One day, you might look up and see me playing the game at 50. Don't laugh. Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion. Read Summary
There's only one Michael Jordan. Read Summary
The best evaluation I can make of a player is to look in his eyes and see how scared they are. Read Summary
When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game. Read Summary
I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't try to put the organization above the players. Read Summary
For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball. Read Summary
I really like to play to squash, because it's competitive, and I like basketball. I'm friends with a guy in L.A. called Andrew Bynum, who used to play for the L.A. Lakers NBA team. We play together sometimes. Read Summary
I treated it like every day was my last day with a basketball. Read Summary
Basketball is my passion, I love it. But my family and friends mean everything to me. That's what's important. I need my phone so I can keep in contact with them at all times. Read Summary
Once you get on the playing field it's not about whether you're liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That's what it's about. Read Summary
You know, God gave me a gift to do other things besides play the game of basketball. Read Summary