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" At the point when I lost my father, it really made me want to be like a father and be like my father. It was a real turning point for me because it helped me mature - it made me think about being responsible because I wasn't the only one I had to think about. "

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" I'm a family man, and I couldn't be happier. My wife and I have been blessed with an incredible family, and my kids are my life. "

" Basketball is a lifelong game. You continue to learn from the game day in and day out, and all along the way, you get better. "

" It was truly an enjoyable moment in my life that I will never forget having the opportunity to play for two gold medals. But I think nothing sticks out more than winning a championship in 1991 for me. "

" It doesn't really count as a great year if the team is not doing well. "

" If you're not on a team that's winning, it takes a lot out of you as a player. "

" Pau Gasol is one of the best big men in the game. "

" You've got to have a commitment to your craft. "

" Once you get a taste of success, it's a hard thing to turn down. "

" Things for me really started to click right after my third year in the league. I sort of figured out that there were a few things that I needed to do if I wanted to get better - I needed to gain some more weight and add some strength. "

" I'm thankful that I was able to have a long, healthy career for the most part. "

" Sometimes as a player, you're not there yet. The doctor can tell you the headache is gone, but he don't totally know that it is gone unless he can get in your head. "

" Lacking a dominant big man is a tall order. "

" You continue to compete against the very best every day, and you will get better, or you'll be embarrassed. "

" We grew up in a small house with four bedrooms. I shared a bedroom with three brothers. But I enjoy the way that I was brought up. It kept me hungry. It kept me humble. "

" I can be 60 years old, but I can always go back and play like I once did by just playing a video game. It's really great. "

" To be named as one of the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010 on Friday was a special moment for me. As a player, it's something that you dream about. It's an honor that you have to earn based on your career and the respect from your peers around you. "

" I think I learned a lot from a lot of experiences that I dealt with over my career. "

" Fatherhood is great. "

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" I wouldn't give Charles Barkley an apology at gunpoint. He can never expect an apology from me... If anything, he owes me an apology for coming to play with his sorry, fat butt. "

" He lifted weights, he rode the bike; he kept himself going before and after games, as well as practices. He always kept himself in top shape and was very determined. You put a relentless Dennis Rodman out on the basketball court, and you better have someone there to match his energy. If you don't, it's going to be a long night. "

" As a young player, achieving All-Star status isn't as easy as you might think. "

" For me, getting your number retired is the greatest accomplishment. There is no accolade with more significance that you can receive from an organization or school. Whether it was my four years at Central Arkansas or all my seasons with the Bulls in Chicago, it's a sign of respect for what I have done. "

" When the game is over, it's over. We leave everything on the court. "

" The key about playing internationally is the confidence that you gain. Not only do you train with some of the best players in the NBA, but you compete against some of the best players in the world. "

" Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to play the game. "

" Chicago's where I started my career. I've had a lot of success playing here. "

" Defense was one thing I was really able to work at and get better. "

" As a player, NBA All-Star Weekend contains a lot of joy and a lot of excitement. Even with all the hype built into the game, it's really a special honor to be selected among many great players. "

" Chemistry is a very important element for any team that wants to be serious about winning. "