I think in every lesson there's a blessing, and there's so many blessings from all the lessons I've had to go through in life.

If we all make a concerted effort and try to improve the life of someone else, then this world would be a better place to live in.

We've got babies raising babies, and it's important for us as responsible adults to go out and do what we can to make sure that our kids are steered in the right direction.

You can want and hope, or you can make it happen.

There's a disappointment there because I still feel there's an emptiness in my career that just wasn't filled.

I had individuals in my life to help me make the right decisions because it wasn't about them accepting handouts. It was about them making the right decisions for me.

I was hurting. I had some ailments I was dealing with. It's not like I was holding out.

I listen to myself. I listen to my body, my mind, I follow my heart.

I want to live 50 more years. I'm 33 years old... and I want to live to at least be 80 and see my kids grow up and see my grandkids. That's important to me.

If I would have listened to other people back in 2000 telling me I should have stopped playing basketball because of a kidney disease, I wouldn't have won a world championship.

I can still play this game at a high level; I've proven that. I want to be home. I want to be close to my family. I want to be close to my foundation and my business interests.

Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.

Music has to be written while people are still excited about a particular melodic or rhythmic sequence. The idea doesn't come out the same if we're not really excited about it.

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

There was no one in particular I really tried to copy.

In poverty she is envious. In riches she may be a snob. Money does not change the sickness, only the symptoms

Sometimes our brains are our own worst enemy because grace isn't logical.

I'm attracted to playing things that I find difficult, just because it's a journey that is much more interesting.

Art to be art must soothe.

Love what you do or don't do it.

You know, the Super Bowl is so fresh that every single commercial is even on, you know, some next-level entertainment.