French was my first language.

Do your best when no one is looking. If you do that, then you can be successful at anything you put your mind to

The NBA wasn't a big deal at that time, so it wasn't really in my career plans.

There were riots in just about every game we played with Syracuse.

Back then every small town had a gym, and if itseated more than 2,000 then we'd be interested in playing in it.

But in fairness also to the idea of continuing success, you also have to exploit opportunities.

We had a strong relationship with Walter Brown, and felt that he was the best owner in the league.