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.

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.

As long as they are medicated the right way with the asthma medicine they won't have any problems.

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.

And I really believe that. Asthma is NOT a disability!

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.