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" It's not common for your best player to also be your most unselfish player. "

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" While I dealt with my share of injuries throughout my career, I was fortunate to have been healthy for the majority of our run in the 1990s. The same can be said about Michael Jordan. "

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

" Your job, what you do every day, I think it takes a high priority over anything. That was something I dedicated myself to throughout my career. "

" I'll miss the competitive side and the camaraderie of being around the players and competing each and every day. "

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

" You look back at the '95 season, and a lot of those guys were getting mega minutes. Michael Jordan was out playing baseball. We were still winning, won 55 games I think, so those guys were all very content and happy with the way that things were going that year. "

" I've played basketball all of my life, and I've had things happen on the court that you eventually have to move on from. It's part of some of the obstacles that you meet in trying to reach your pinnacle. "

" I wasn't really that interested in playing. I had gone through some hard times not playing in high school, but my coach had it in his mind that basketball was the way I would get an education. "

" The All-Star Game was one of my top highlights as a player. In my eye, it gave me a good idea of where I ranked among my peers. That was always my benchmark to say that I am still in the upper echelon of players. "

" I don't believe being a Hall of Famer is based on individual accolades. I think winning has a lot to do with it. But perhaps more than that, you simply have to show that you are the best or among the best at what you do. "

" When I grew up, I was just another kid who wasn't going to college. "

" 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'm proud to be considered a member of the Nike family. "

" When I say I played with the greatest, let's not forget I also played for the greatest coach of all time. "

" I think when you come from a small college like I did, then you have to use every opportunity available to you. "

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

" Every team deals with obstacles throughout the course of the season, and it's as a unit that they need to be worked through. Injuries are part of the game, just like facing tough teams on the road or having one of your best players get into foul trouble. "

" Defense is something I take a lot of pride in. "

" 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. "

" Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever. "

" 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. "

" If things work out for you as a team, then there are individual things that happen for you. But if you're not talented enough as a team, its hard for people to give you the recognition. "

" I'd probably say the championships mean more to me, but the gold medal makes you a bit different. It's a special award. "

" 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. "

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

" Everyone in my family was pretty tall, so we always thought I would get bigger. "

" Some guys get into the NBA, get the big money, and are satisfied with themselves. "

" 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. "