My relationship, my friendships with Grateful Dead, has shaped me. Our house is a shrine to all our musical heroes.

I was a skinny, scrawny guy. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. I found a safe place in life in basketball.

I learned early on the value and the power of music to inspire and to drive me.

I might be the most injured athlete in the history of sports. I've had 31 operations. An endless string of stress fractures.

Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old.

I lived to play basketball. Growing up as a kid, Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics were my favorite team. The way they played, the teamwork, the sacrifice, the commitment, the joy, the camaraderie, the relationship with the fans.

Never rank, rate, or compare coaches, children, concerts, or championships or congratulations. Just enjoy them all.