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

The MVP award was very satisfying in terms of personal accomplishments, but the championship was the most important thing of all.

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

My biggest win was getting the meal money bumped from $5 to $7.

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

My family was poor, my father drove a cab for a living, but we felt normal because everybody else was in the same boat.

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