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" I think when you come from a small college like I did, then you have to use every opportunity available to you. "
Scottie Pippen
You
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" 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. "
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" I want to thank the NBA and U.S.A. Basketball. Words can't describe my feeling. I was a small town kid from Hamburg, Arkansas, and you provided me a platform to live out my passion, the game of basketball, on the world's grandest stage. "
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" I have been able to live my dream of playing basketball surrounded by people I love and being cheered on by the best fans in the world. "
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" There's nothing like the camaraderie of being around the other players. "
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" To be in a position where an organization like the Bulls creates a bust of you that will permanently be displayed in a building like the United Center says it all. It's hard to put into words because it is such an honor. It's great to know that something like that will be around forever. "
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" When the game is over, it's over. We leave everything on the court. "
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" I think I learned a lot from a lot of experiences that I dealt with over my career. "
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" The influence of a high school coach can be so powerful. "
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" I'm no slouch, but when comparing LeBron's game, I'm usually left out. "
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" Everyone in my family was pretty tall, so we always thought I would get bigger. "
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" I worked at a place called Virco. They build school desks. "
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" What is most remarkable to me about Durant's game is what he does given his size. It's so unique to have a player who is 6-foot-9 with the ability to shoot and handle the ball so well. It allows him to stretch the opposing team's defense because he can do those things at such a high level. He's a load to deal with and an extremely tough matchup. "
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" Yes, I think the '96 Bulls are the greatest of all time. I think the 72-10 record speaks for itself and the fact that we were able to cap it off with a championship. What it boils down to is we had a dominant style, a dominant defense, and we were a very good offensive team. It was the way we dominated our opponents that separated ourselves. "
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" When I got to Central Arkansas, I was a small, slim guy with little chance of playing in the NBA. Then, I went through a two-year growth spurt, and suddenly, I was 6-foot-7. "
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" I prefer starting. Anyone in this league does. "
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" 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. "
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" It's an honor to have kids. It's a responsibility. "
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" You continue to compete against the very best every day, and you will get better, or you'll be embarrassed. "
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" I knew I was a player that could break guys down and create for my teammates, and that is how I looked at it. "
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" The respect I had to give my brothers and sisters growing up I think has helped me. I want my kids to be raised the same way. "
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" Pau Gasol is one of the best big men in the game. "
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