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" I was a guy that had a lot of tools and could do a lot of other things, but my main thing was controlling the defensive end of the court. "

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" 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. "

" I went to a small school, so I had to be a jack of all trades and master a few. "

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

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

" 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. "

" Playing with Michael Jordan would be a great opportunity for me. I would have someone around I could learn a lot from. I look up to him as a player and as a person, and that would make me a better player and person. "

" 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. "

" I want to be a role-model player, someone respected and looked up to. "

" 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. "

" I prefer starting. Anyone in this league does. "

" Fatherhood is great. "

" If I had an opportunity to hand-pick a team that I wanted to play in the NBA Finals, it would probably be the Lakers. "

" It's not easy to win 60 games in the NBA. "

" I want to do the best I can in the NBA. After three or four years, I want people to know who Scottie Pippen is. "

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

" I've never seen a player that can dominate a game the way LeBron James can. He don't always have to score. He makes plays for other guys. But when the game is on the line, and you need a shot to be made, he's going to make that play. "

" When you endure an 82-game season, you have a great opportunity to build a lot of confidence and cohesiveness with your teammates and coaches. "

" It's not always about getting better on the basketball court. This game teaches you how to become a better person as well. It pushes you into the team concept. "

" I want to get into the NBA and make a name for myself. "

" There are no guarantees in the league, and the challenges will always be there. "

" Everyone likes to strike while the iron is hot. That's a philosophy I've always liked. "

" Basketball is such an escape from a lot of things. "

" No guy on the basketball court is a threat to score with LeBron James out there. Not only will LeBron dominate from the offensive end as well, but he's also doing it on the defensive end, which really makes him the complete package. "

" It's always been a passion of mine to come out and share some of my knowledge about basketball and the experiences I've had with the younger generation. "

" I'm never going to leave my family hanging out to dry. "

" When I was growing up, I never thought I would play in the NBA. "

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

" To have a beautiful house on the outside is one thing... Once you get inside, that's what really makes a home. "