Like I said, when you have to play against a great player every night, that defines who you are if you can compete on that same level night in and night out.

I think it goes hand in hand because if you discipline yourself on the floor, as you become an older player or a more seasoned individual, it adds structure in your life.

The 50 greatest players don't matter when you're in the Hall of Fame. We all know that I was not one of the 50 greatest, I was one of the 25 greatest - in my mind.

I used slam dunking as a tool for intimidation.

Like I said, when you have to play against a great player every night, that defines who you are if you can compete on that same level night in and night out.

Bernard King is the only guy that ever scared the hell out of me.

First off, do everything they can to give their kids the opportunities to play sports; asthma is not a deterrent to playing sports.