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 me to come out and perform a certain way. Not being able to play on the biggest stage of the season, it's frustrating. One thing I wanted to do was not be frustrated about it and figure out… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share
To represent the United States in international competition is special recognition that not many players receive and I am really looking forward… — Jermaine O'Neal Copy Share Image
I'm a very emotional player. I use emotion because my team feeds off it. — 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
