Kenny Smith

When you're in the slam dunk contest, you try to do the things the average person would have trouble doing on a Nerf basket.

I want people to know that it's all right to come back to New Orleans. You can drink the water. The only way that the city can come back is if you come back. Tourism is a big part of it.

For me to stay in basketball, it would just have to be a veteran team.

A few years, there are teams that are just dominant over everyone. Those years are few and far.

We win together as a team, and we lose together as a team.

Mike D'Antoni is a great offensive mind. He's a great coach.

I remember when I was 11 playing against guys who were as old as 22. I just stayed outside and shot from there.

I'm always the neutral guy, man. I'm able to bring people together.

Phil Jackson is a mastermind, and he knows how to keep his team from being complacent.

The important thing is to be around people who will make you a better player. Otherwise, you can remain average.

If I've surprised others, I haven't surprised myself with the way I've played.

You like to be part of a championship, but you always want to be an integral part.