"I was with them for eight years and they let me go. There's no hard feelings, no grudges. They're trying to do what's best for the team. I totally understand that. But I don't think I would be wrong for using this as motivation" – Knicks G Derrick Rose, on his mindset after being traded from the Bulls (THECYCLE.media, 6/24).
"Let's not boo the kid when his name is announced. As far as criticism in my position, I expect it, I'm used to it, and I don't think you guys can offend me. You can try, but I don't think it'll work" – Celtics GM Danny Ainge, on fans booing the team's selection of F Jaylen Brown at No. 3 overall in Thursday's NBA Draft (BOSTON HERALD, 6/26).
"Is there a tour regulation on logo size?" – Golf analyst Peter Kostis, on several large sponsor marks on golfer Kyle Reifers' shirt ("Quicken Loans National," Golf Channel, 6/24).
"There are no frills, just the basic necessities" – Olympic Village Dir Mario Cilenti, on what this year's village will look like (N.Y. TIMES, 6/26).
"Our government is insane. We are insane. And what bugs me is this adherence to the right to bear arms, you know. That was back in 1776. People didn't own automatic rifles" – Warriors coach Steve Kerr, on gun control ("The TK Show," MERCURYNEWS.com, 6/24).
"I was just tired of it, fed up. Just had enough" – Former NFLer Calvin Johnson, on why he retired (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 6/26).
