If I can go to the U.S. Army and fight the war at 18 why can't you play basketball for 48 minutes? — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I wanted to show people that I'm not a bust. I can play. I can do this. — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
It comes down to personalities and style of play, and I thought Boston has all that for me. — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I'm getting to the point, I'm in my 11th year, I don't want to play 82 games and then exit to watch… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
One thing I can say - and anybody can say from any team I've ever played on - is that when I… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
People, when they look at athletes, they tend to determine who they are based on 1., how they play, and 2. -… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
It's important to know that there's a reason why I won the federal case. It's important to know there's a reason why… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I wanted to prove people wrong who didn't think I could play at this level. I also wanted to take care of… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
It's a huge, huge pressure that so many people depend on you. The type of player I am and people look at… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
My two years in Boston were very difficult to deal with, especially when you know that you still can play. But my… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
If I am not physically able to play for the Celtics, then why would Miami want me? — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
Look at the Seattle Seahawks. They talk it, they walk it and they play like wild animals. Sometimes you need that to… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
It's very difficult for I think any player in any sport to want to play for a guy that doesn't believe in… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
Professional sports is a monster. It's not even real life. It's one of the few things in life, the economy goes bad, you still… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I love suits for formal engagements. But I also like to wear jeans and button-ups. — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I've taken my bumps and bruises, but you've got to be willing to get knocked down and pick yourself up. You can't get discouraged.… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I just want to understand better why an age limit is coming up. That's all. I'm not playing the race card, I'm not calling… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I want to make it clear that I don't want to gut a team that I come to because then it'll be like I'm… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
Sometimes it takes a little bit longer than you want it to take, but it's better to catch on late than never. — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
More than anything, you want to be considered a great father and a role model, especially for your kid. — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
The Detroit situation shocked the whole system. Obviously you don't condone any type of fighting. But you've got to make the best decision for… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
There are only two things that probably can stop me from playing - rapture, God coming back, and an ACL injury. — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I want to be in the best winning situation. I don't want to be around anybody who's just interested in playing out the season… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
