Charles and I go back since college. None of us thought this would happen, we just wanted to play basketball. This is the highest honor that can ever be paid, and it's mind-blowing.

I like the South because of the people. They are loyal. Once they love a team, they're fans forever.

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

I bleed and breathe Hawks. Even when I played for other teams I felt funny, because I was a Hawk.

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.

Asthma research is a lot better and new medicines are always coming out to help young people.

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.