That's the great thing about big cities: Nobody is judging. You really get a chance to show who you are with your style.

I try to penetrate the lane like Steve Nash, pass like Jason Kidd, and handle the ball like Allen Iverson. Remember, I said 'try to'.

Keep practicing. Never let someone tell you you're too small or too slow.

You only get a chance to live your dream once, and I'm living mine right now.

Every now and then you're going to get beaten, but we work hard.

Ive been fortunate to be short my entire life. Theres only one position Ive ever had to play, and thats point guard. So Ive always had to be that leader. And that was my job: you know, to talk.

No matter where you put me, I don't care if it is North Carolina, Florida, California, New York City; I'm going to be who I am.

Being close ain't good enough.

I hate losing more than I like winning

Exercise and good nutrition helped make me what I am today and are critical in allowing me stay on top of my game.

I always have said that the most valuable thing I have isn't money; it's my time.

Your abilities are not enough to fulfill your wishes, so work considering your wishes and not your abilities.

...language always occurs in a context - you can speak Elizabethan words, but to speak the language you have to put on the mindset...

I did not say it was true, only that I believe it.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

Laurence [Fishburne] is a great example of how to communicate to the audience as you're acting with another actor.

A smoke in times of rest is a great companion to the solitary soldier.

Burdening people with debt is an old deal not a new deal.

I want to be with my best friend. My best friend, my wife. Who could ask for anything more?

You can have all the knowledge and skills in the world, but if your money “blueprint” isn't set for success, you're financially doomed.