I`m happy today. When I look back, it was a wonderful career. It was a great ride for me.
The injury has only helped my decision to retire.
I like the way they play. They play hard -- same style of Jazz basketball. Jerry is a great coach, and there is a nice future for this team.
but I couldn`t find the ride that would take me there.
For me it was a challenge to be one of the first who made it in the NBA, ... It was a great opportunity for me. Obviously, if it didn`t work out, I could have gone back. I`m glad that I stayed here for long, long time.
They asked about my back and I told them honestly that it`s not where I want it to be. When you feel that way it`s probably time to stop.
We all get heavier as we get older because there`s a lot more information in our heads
I never thought this day was going to come so quickly. I am sure my life after basketball is, hopefully, going to be even better.
It`s all about my health,
The injury has only helped my decision to retire. I always gave 100 percent to the sport, and after so many years of playing, I can no longer do that. I`m ending my professional career as a player, but I will remain in basketball.