I wanted to avoid service, because I was on the road to becoming a professional basketball player.

I want to raise a family and have a couple of small Dirks running around. But it will not be easy to win my heart.

Of course parents want their children to confide in them.

Basketball gave me a lot, which is why I want to stay connected with this sport later on, maybe working with young people. But it would be more in the background. Being in the spotlight was never really my thing. I never wanted to be famous.

As a newcomer, I was often expected to carry the bags of the older players, or get them burgers. That can make you feel pretty miserable.

I came up with my own 'Dream Shake' I guess - the white version.

I'm not the kind of guy who just goes up to women.