Music is critical in our lives and culture. It's the inspiration that drives us. It's also the window to our souls. It's a reflection as to who we are, what we stand for and where we're going.

Where else but the NBA could people like Bill Russell, Spencer Haywood, Ricky Barry, Dennis Rodman, and Allen Iverson come in and be allowed to be who they are?

Without question, no hesitation, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the best player I ever played against.

It's the most pleasurable experience in the world! When you're on a great team and you get hot, your teammates milk you dry - they wear you out and there's nothing like being on a great team.

The passions I have in my life are my family, music, books, I'm an avid plant collector, and I love to ride my bike.

I had the only beard in the Western Hemisphere that made Bob Dylan's look good.

Bill Russell was my favorite player of all-time.