I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life.
I started playing professional basketball in 1971, and I played professionally for five seasons before going to Philadelphia.
With the crowds on your side, it's easier to play up to your potential.
If you get depressed about being the second-best team in the world, then you've got a problem.
Every team that I've played on, I've either been the captain or co-captain.
I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals.