I wanted to prove people wrong who didn't think I could play at this level. I also wanted to take care of my family. It was a chance to play against the best players in the world. Mentally and physically I don't think I was ready, but I was ready to take on the challenge.
My reward is just to be a better man. You're so close to losing a loved one ... the ultimate goal is to be a better daddy, a better son, a better tea… - Jermaine O'Neal
My reward is just to be a better man. You're so close to losing a loved one ... the ultimate goal is to be a better daddy, a better son, a better tea…
- Jermaine O'Neal
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. You can't lose sig… - Jermaine O'Neal
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. You can't lose sig…
I know I'm a good person. I know I can play basketball. - Jermaine O'Neal
I know I'm a good person. I know I can play basketball.
I think blocking a shot at a crucial point of the game is the most incredible feeling. - Jermaine O'Neal
I think blocking a shot at a crucial point of the game is the most incredible feeling.
In college you learn about college - Jermaine O'Neal
In college you learn about college
I'm a very emotional player. I use emotion because my team feeds off it. - Jermaine O'Neal
I'm a very emotional player. I use emotion because my team feeds off it.
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. No… - Jermaine O'Neal
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. No…
If we win, I don't care if I get 20 boards or five boards. - Jermaine O'Neal
If we win, I don't care if I get 20 boards or five boards.
I think if I had one year of college, I'd have done better with the mental part [of the NBA]. - Jermaine O'Neal
I think if I had one year of college, I'd have done better with the mental part [of the NBA].
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