Before I became the 'Great Test of the West," I was the 'Beast of the East.'

I grew up poor, but I didn't have poor dreams.

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

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

In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.

Talent is never enough. With few exceptions, the best players are the hardest workers.

Once you learn how to do something, you don't lose it. Unless you die.

Keep in mind, I'm not allowed to be tough. I'm tamed.

I just want everyone to know I'm suing Ruben Studdard. He had his hand on my ass and he wouldn't let go.

He's a jokester, and that's funny, very funny. Ha-ha. Very funny.

We want to win. We want to win big. We want to win the whole thing.

I would like to be referred to as 'The Big Aristotle'.

Pluto is not a planet, but I am.

Y'all reporters like my quotes, don't you. Yeah, my quotes are Shaqalicious.

Why don't you bring your face up here and let me punch it? Then you can tell me.

There's no answer for my offence, just like the Pythagorean theorem.

If you don't stick to simplicity, you'll die a horrible death.

I ate too many Frosted Flakes. I don't remember what I said last night.

I did everything the right way and earned my spot in this game, nothing was given to me.