Those who complain how the ball bounces are often the ones who dropped it.

Those who complain how the ball bounces are often the ones who dropped it.

Fans don't boo nobodies.

Fans don't boo nobodies.

It has meant a lot to me to challenge the best players in the world and to beat them. And read more

It has meant a lot to me to challenge the best players in the world and to beat them. And it means a lot to me to be out here and fighting for the title and, you know, it hurts not to win it.

He wants Texas back.
(when asked what terms Mexican-born pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela might settle for in his upcoming read more

He wants Texas back.
(when asked what terms Mexican-born pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela might settle for in his upcoming contract negotiations)

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.

I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes.

I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes.

Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject.
(recounting what he told a player read more

Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject.
(recounting what he told a player who received four F's and one D)

World records are only borrowed.

World records are only borrowed.

Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.

Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.