I hate to say anything that may hurt UCLA, but I can't be quiet when I see what the NCAA is doing to Jerry Tarkanian only because he has a reputation for giving a second chance to many black athletes other coaches have branded as troublemakers. The NCAA is working night and day trying to get Jerry, but no one from the NCAA ever questioned me during my four years at UCLA!

At 49, I can say something I never would have said when I was a player. I am a better person because of my failures and disgraces.

You don't win championships by just being normal, by just being average.

I mean, I'm 6-foot-11, I've got red hair, freckles, I'm a goofy, nerdy-looking guy, I've got a speech impediment-I stutter and stammer all the time-and I'm a Deadhead.

I live by the motto of "chase your dream, make your dream your job, make your job your life."

I have nothing but respect for the Lakers. So many of their legends shaped who I am as a person and player.

Anytime you bring Michael Olowokandi on to your team, disaster is soon to follow.