Bob Brannum was my body guard on the court. He was 6'-6 and built like a bulldog.

I grew up in the heart of the Depression.

We hung out on the streets, played stickball, and did all of the things that other kids did.

Race wasn't an issue. My family was French, but Yorkville was a melting pot of races and cultures.

I once heard that Paul Seymour said as much as winning an NBA Championship, he'd like to see the Celtics lose a game after Auerbach brought out the cigar so he could go up to Arnold and stuff the cigar in his face.

We ran an up-tempo, transition-style of game at Boston College - very similar to what we ran when I played for Arnold.

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