I always try to keep a pretty conservative demeanor on the court.

My mom is one of 14 children. She's a great lady. She's a Taurus. Has been a profound influence in my life, still is to this day. Born in meager surroundings in rural South Carolina.

When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring, I think.

I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn't moved on me yet.

Goals determine what your going to be

At age 31, in 1981, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league.

Teachers are sort of faced with a thankless task, because no matter how good they are, unless they find a way to personally rationalize the rewards of their effort, nobody else is really going to do it for them en masse.