Michael said before the game that this was his home court, declaring his sovereignty here. But you know, "This is my house too." So it's only natural for me to win at the imposing United Center. I've always been able to win here, it's just a pity that this year the team brought into the finals isn't the Bulls. Look, now who can't do without whom? —— Roger spread his hands in front of the camera, shrugging.
Roger's "This is my house," had planted the seed of swagger in the heart of a certain Chicago boy with cheeks as big as his fists. "This is my horse," deeply imprinted in the boy's mind.
Someday, he'd make it to the NBA, and on Roger's home court, he'd return that phrase in full!
In the end, Hannah asked O'Neal and Roger, "Although the result of the Western Conference Finals isn't out yet, do you guys have any expectations for the finals?"