Respect goes a long way when you carry yourself a certain way and show manners when you first meet someone. If you do that, then it's hard for somebody not to like you.
I don't want a girlfriend because that means I've got a responsibility. I have a responsibility to call you. I have a responsibility not to be with another woman. I have a responsibility to be there on time when you need me.
The young men in the inner city are without guidance, robbing and shooting each other with no remorse... Our system is crazy because we're planning to fail. Everybody needs something to grasp on to.
For years I've been seeing my young brothers wearing Scarface T-shirts, John Gotti T-shirts, Rick James T-shirts. We don't have any icons or idols to look up to, just rappers and professional athletes.
We all have regrets, but the thing is to learn from life.
The Mavericks and I have mutually agreed that it's in the best interest of both parties for me to step away from the team.
I think it's easy for people to say, 'Because you do this, you must be this kind of person, vain or uptight or mean to people.' People have a sense of who you may be because of the job you do. That's unfair judgment.
My grandmother was always upbeat, a naturally happy person. I think I got that from her.
The Lakers have been nothing but great to me, and I want to keep the relationship great.
Organizations are trying to save extra money. Players are trying to get extra money. That's the way it is.
I'm going to say my favorite thing is to eat salads, and I'll be like the altar boy.
When I had to bury my child, I probably didn't start grieving until a year and a half later.
I've got a winner mentality, the mentality of a champion.
Negative publicity makes people forget your best times.
My mother and grandmother raised me. Queens raised me.
Most people don't want to get married. Being married, that's a responsibility.
Death always seems to be around me.
I don't think nobody's doubting I can play basketball.
Being humbled has been a part of my life for a long time.
I consider myself a little weak.
