Michael was a rare breed. There's no question about that. He did things that a lot of players could never do, and still to this day players can't do those things, so the honors that he's had are definitely deserved.

But I think role models also start in the home with your parents.

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.

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

People came to the All-Star Game to see the dunk contest.

I was an all-around player - if I was just a scorer, there's no way the Hawks would have won 50 games four years in a row.

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.