They pay me to practice. Sundays I play for free.
(explaining his contractual obligations)

They pay me to practice. Sundays I play for free.
(explaining his contractual obligations)

You get out in front -- you stay out in front.

You get out in front -- you stay out in front.

Well, either side could win it, or it could be a draw.

Well, either side could win it, or it could be a draw.

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.

The more I train the more I realize I have more speed in me.

The more I train the more I realize I have more speed in me.

Are you any relation to your brother Marv?
(spoken to announcer Steve Albert)

Are you any relation to your brother Marv?
(spoken to announcer Steve Albert)

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know read more

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise... it's a consistent reward for victory!

I'll let the racket do the talking.

I'll let the racket do the talking.

Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.

Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.