They are taking steps, but they are baby steps.

When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man. In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I still have some control over it.

One of the things in the back of my mind is that, after my sports experience, I never want to be, totally consumed by any one endeavor, other than my family life.

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

Goals determine what you are going to be

If you get depressed about being the second-best team in the world, then you've got a problem.

Because of the makeup of the NBA, it cannot afford for the public to turn on them.