I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good about it. I felt that this was the beginning of something good.

I demand more from myself than anybody could ever expect.

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

When handling the ball, I always would look for daylight, wherever there was daylight.

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

If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.

I wanted to undertake the challenge of daring to be great.