God Chose Memphis As The

I See Kids Today Trying To Do The Things I Did, And It Makes Me Feel Like I've Come A Long Way.

If I Don't Believe It, Then They Don't Need Me On The Court. I've Just Got To Believe That In My Heart.

I Owe All Of This To The Guys I've Played With And All The Coaches That Have Helped Me Get To Where I'm At Right Now. I'm Honored To Be Here.

When I Was A Little Kid I Used To Go On The Playground And Say: Today I Will Shoot Like Bird, Pass Like Magic, Jump Like Mike, Be Quick Like Zeke. I Am Thankful To Them, Since Without Seeing Them Do Things They Did, I Wouldn't Be In The Nba.

Believe Me, I Am Not Even That Brave Enough To Miss That Many Practices.