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" I'm a guy who is easy to get along with, and I'll put up with a lot of things. But not dishonesty. "

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" 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. "

" Don't disrespect me, lie about it, and then come smile in my face and act like nothing's wrong. "

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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. "