You know, just in terms of having to have a life on the road, you know, having the celebrity aspect be a burden for my family, friends and extended family.

Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them.

LA Clippers should come to Louisville

I pulled the plug on it at a time that I thought was right for me to exit.

When I went to Philadelphia I was 26 years old and really sitting on top of the world. Family life, a professional career, plenty of friends and associates, and a good reputation, a wish list that could be the envy of many.

I think I was chosen by basketball, although I never really physically got drafted to any team that I played for.

You can feel the vibes, feel the people pulling for you.