The game is my life. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

The game is my life. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

Being a part of both organizations, there is no comparison in the two organizations. This is a professional organization. The read more

Being a part of both organizations, there is no comparison in the two organizations. This is a professional organization. The Hornets were just -- I don't know what the hell it was. There is no explaining for them.

Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure.

Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure.

The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.

The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.

The first time I shot the hook, I was in fourth grade, and I was about five feet eight inches read more

The first time I shot the hook, I was in fourth grade, and I was about five feet eight inches tall. I put the ball up and felt totally at ease with the shot. I was completely confident it would go in and I've been shooting it ever since.

I hate them with all the hate you can hate with. Can you hate more than that? If you can, read more

I hate them with all the hate you can hate with. Can you hate more than that? If you can, I hate them more than that.

If I weren't earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people on the street would run in read more

If I weren't earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people on the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.