Quotes from Shawn Bradley

I knew in my heart that it was right to go on a mission, but it required a lot of fasting and prayer to make the decision.Now that I am returned, I realize even more that I made the right decision.

I'm not going to lie to you, it's a lot nicer to have cheers rather than boos.

It is exciting to be recruited by North Carolina, UCLA, Syracuse and other schools that have won many national championships. But as I prayed about it and talked with my family, I felt that BYU was the best place for me.

My dad thought my head looked like a basketball, so he set one inside my crib.

I'd like to get around 7-7, be as tall as Manute Bol, and someday block his shot.

I was made welcome in New Jersey. They were excited to have me. They told me they expected me to have bad games, and they expected me to have good games. That allowed me to gain confidence and continue to get better.

Going to the draft, I took two years off to serve my church and my God. There were no secrets, there was no deception; I didn't ask anyone to be drafted No. 2.

I'm utilized for playing defense, blocking shots and getting rebounds.

All my life, growing up in the church, I always planned on going on a mission. There are certain missions where you get a chance to play ball. If I get one of those, great. But I'm going where they want me to go. I'll mature, and not just physically.

My role is to be a defensive player, and that's what I try to do. Whatever offense comes to me is a plus.

If you put the Lord first in your life, he takes care of you. He might not take care of you now. But when it comes time to stand before him and be judged according to our works in this world, he is a just God.

My religion and my family are the two most important things in my life. But I love basketball.