More-so, he's at an event with youth. A kid asking essentially, a work question, is what prompted that response. Thats why he mentioned it just being a job. Basically he's saying:
"My job shouldnt be the most important thing because if it was, I wouldnt waste my time here talking to you little b*stards since it aint work or making me money. Instead, im more concerned with helping people and thats why Im here. Thats what I want my players to strive for. We'll play hard because its our job but that aint the most important thing. Im talking about life and youre thinking about sports."