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" When you look at Jerry Sloan teams, they're all very disciplined. They execute well. They play within themselves. "

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

" Fatherhood is great. "

" 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. "

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

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

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

" 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. "

" I always help take care of my family. "

" I thought the lanes opened up when Michael Jordan used to drive. I used to be like, 'Wow.' "

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

" When you speak of the Pat Rileys, the Phil Jacksons, you have to speak of Don Nelson and the success that he has had in the game. "

" Coach Dyer was a great mentor for me and a great teacher. "

" 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. "

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

" When I look at my career, I was really about defending. "

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

" As a young player, I always thought I was doing everything I could. But the longer you play, the more you learn, and the better you're prepared for what this game throws at you. "

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

" 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. "

" The things that have happened for me, to me, have helped me grow up. Especially the passing of my father. That was something that took me to another level of growing and maturing. That's whan I started to be more of a man. "

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

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

" 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. "

" The odds were against me when I arrived at Central Arkansas. I was barely 6-foot-2 and didn't have a scholarship. But I always felt I could make it to the NBA; it was as if I had foreseen my future, and I knew I would make it. "

" If you can prove that you're in that elite class on a consistent basis, it speaks volumes about a player's longevity. It also says that as a player, you were steady, stable, and great and that you deserve to be recognized. "

" I spend a lot of time at home with my kids. "

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

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