“We are a company that lives and breathes a philosophy that’s centered on not only making sound business decisions but also personally and professionally finding ways to contribute to the well being of society.”

I love business. I love helping urban communities grow. I love putting people to work of color. I love making sure – like right now the whole mortgage crisis, I want to help people get back into their homes.

I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now.

Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.

When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.

I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.

Most people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.

I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go in and enjoy a great baseball game, a great pitchers’ duel.

A lot of black guys always ask me, ‘Did Larry Bird really play that good?’ I said, ‘Larry Bird is so good it’s frightening.’

If people around you aren’t going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they’re dragging you down, get rid of them.

I’m a big believer in dreaming. If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.

We are also a company that understands community.

I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.

I tell you, it’s funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.

You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.

No I changed my mind. I’ll go up on the other side.’ He’s just incredible.

On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.