Number 45 Doesn't Explode Like Number 23

I Would Never Play An Extra Year For Money. I Play The Game Because I Love It. I Just So Happen To Get Paid. If I Don't Feel I Still Enjoy The Game, I Can Care Less What A Year Is Worth. I'm Not Going To Play The Game Just Because Of Money.

How Many Times Have Your Parents Told You Not To Do Things, And The Next Thing You Know, You Go Do It? And You Realized You Shouldn't Have Done It.

I Was In Chicago In 1994 And At This Time I Had No Thoughts Of Coming Back And Playing The Game Of Basketball, Bryon Russell Came Over To Me And Said, "why'd You Quit? You Know I Could Guard You." When I Did Come Back In 1995 And We Played Utah In '96, I'm At The Center Circle And Bryon Russell Is Standing Next To Me. I Said, "you Remember What You Said In 1994 About, 'i Think I Can Guard You, I Can Shut You Down, I Would Love To Play Against You?' Well, You're About To Get Your Chance.

If You Do The Work You Get Rewarded. There Are No Shortcuts In Life.

The Game Of Basketball Has Been Everything To Me. My Place Of Refuge, Place I've Always Gone Where I Needed Comfort And Peace. It's Been The Site Of Intense Pain And The Most Intense Feelings Of Joy And Satisfaction. It's A Relationship That Has Evolved Over Time, Given Me The Greatest Respect And Love For The Game.