The first time I stepped on an NBA court I became a businessman.
I can't say that I grew up saying, 'Someday I want to be vice president of the Lakers,' because that's not how it happened. I work for our family business, and that happens to be the Lakers.
I'm afraid that if they bring the Sonics back, what kind of team are they going to put on the court? Are they going to put the effort out? If they bring the team back, are they going to really put a good team out there? Or do we just want any team?
It's hard to get up for a good high-school team like the Chicago Bulls.
People think of the Charlotte Hornets, and they think of me.
Everyone knows my career was catapulted to another level when I got traded to the Boston Celtics.
I was born and raised in the state of Indiana, and it's where I started Papa John's, so this state and our partnership with the Pacers hold a special place in my heart.
I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel it's the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I'm looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.
From the outside looking in, I would say the franchise that has had the most stories that are unrelated to basketball are the Knicks.
Basketball is a business to me. It's entertainment; it's a business, it's very serious.
The Orlando Magic is a great organization.
